Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Ye Liang & Y.C.Zhong
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Sunyatseni 1981(3): 118 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240014
Common Names
- Camellia
- Fangchengensis
- Fangcheng Camellia
Description
Camellia fangchengensis (also called Fangcheng camellia, among many other common names) is a species of camellia native to China. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in areas of high altitude.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia fangchengensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Camellia fangchengensis has white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camellia fangchengensis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Camellia fangchengensis
Camellia fangchengensis is native to China and can be found in the province of Guangxi.
Camellia fangchengensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia fangchengensis?
Camellia fangchengensis
What is the common name of Camellia fangchengensis?
Fangcheng Camellia
Where is Camellia fangchengensis native to?
China
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
Ye Cong Zhong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.Zhong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:897220-1: 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].