Camellia euryoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 12: t. 983 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582338
Common Names
- Camellia euryoides
- Euryoides Camellia
- Camellia Euryoides
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- Theopsis parvilimba (Merr. & F.P.Metcalf) Nakai [unknown]
- Camellia parvilimba parvilimba [unknown]
Description
Camellia euryoides (also called Euryoides Camellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 meters in height. It has dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is found in subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia euryoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves of this plant can be used to make tea and the oil extracted from the seeds can be used in cooking. The flowers of this plant can be used to make a natural dye.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Camellia euryoides var. nokoensis (Hayata) Tang S.LiuCamellia euryoides var. euryoides
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
CAMELLIA EURYOIDES: The flower of this plant is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Camellia euryoides is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers acidic, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a seedbed and transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Camellia euryoides
Camellia euryoides is native to China and can be found in the wild in the mountains of the country. It is also available for purchase from nurseries and online retailers.
Camellia euryoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia euryoides?
Camellia euryoides
What is the common name of Camellia euryoides?
Broad-leaved Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia euryoides?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea
Species in the Camellia genus
Camellia intermedia, Camellia maoniushanensis, Camellia amplexifolia, Camellia anlungensis, Camellia assimiloides, Camellia aurea, Camellia azalea, Camellia candida, Camellia caudata, Camellia chekiangoleosa, Camellia chrysanthoides, Camellia connata, Camellia corallina, Camellia cordifolia, Camellia costata, Camellia costei, Camellia crapnelliana, Camellia crassicolumna, Camellia crassipes, Camellia crassiphylla, Camellia cupiformis, Camellia cuspidata, Camellia dongnaicensis, Camellia dormoyana, Camellia drupifera, Camellia edithae, Camellia elongata, Camellia euphlebia, Camellia euryoides, Camellia fascicularis, Camellia flava, Camellia flavida, Camellia fleuryi, Camellia fluviatilis, Camellia fraterna, Camellia furfuracea, Camellia gaudichaudii, Camellia gilbertii, Camellia glabricostata, Camellia gracilipes, Camellia grandibracteata, Camellia granthamiana, Camellia grijsii, Camellia gymnogyna, Camellia hekouensis, Camellia hiemalis, Camellia hongkongensis, Camellia huana, Camellia ilicifolia, Camellia impressinervis,
Species in the Theaceae family
Apterosperma oblata, Archboldiodendron calosericeum, Balthasaria mannii, Balthasaria schliebenii, Camellia intermedia, Camellia maoniushanensis, Camellia amplexifolia, Camellia anlungensis, Camellia assimiloides, Camellia aurea, Camellia azalea, Camellia candida, Camellia caudata, Camellia chekiangoleosa, Camellia chrysanthoides, Camellia connata, Camellia corallina, Camellia cordifolia, Camellia costata, Camellia costei, Camellia crapnelliana, Camellia crassicolumna, Camellia crassipes, Camellia crassiphylla, Camellia cupiformis, Camellia cuspidata, Camellia dongnaicensis, Camellia dormoyana, Camellia drupifera, Camellia edithae, Camellia elongata, Camellia euphlebia, Camellia euryoides, Camellia fascicularis, Camellia flava, Camellia flavida, Camellia fleuryi, Camellia fluviatilis, Camellia fraterna, Camellia furfuracea, Camellia gaudichaudii, Camellia gilbertii, Camellia glabricostata, Camellia gracilipes, Camellia grandibracteata, Camellia granthamiana, Camellia grijsii, Camellia gymnogyna, Camellia hekouensis, Camellia hiemalis,
References
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:828515-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].