Camellia fulva - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Orel & Curry
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Camellia : 149 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020780
Common Names
- Camellia fulva
- Fulva Camellia
- CAMELLIA Fulva
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia fulva (also called 'Red Camellia', among many other common names) is a species of Camellia native to China and Vietnam. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that typically grows to 1-3 m tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers with yellow stamens. It is found in forests, scrub, and thickets in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia fulva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used to make tea and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Camellia fulva flower is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia fulva is a small evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Camellia fulva
Camellia fulva is native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Camellia fulva FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Camellia fulva?
Camellia fulva prefers temperatures between 10-20 degrees Celsius.
What is the ideal soil pH for Camellia fulva?
Camellia fulva prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.5.
How much sunlight does Camellia fulva need?
Camellia fulva prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77204650-1: 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].