Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
furfuracea
ID:
583021

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Cohen-Stuart

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 1: 240 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582353

Common Names

  • Camellia furfuracea
  • Furfuracea Camellia
  • Camellia Furfuracea

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Description

Camellia furfuracea (also called Furfuraceous 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 furfuracea 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 furfuracea var. latipetiolata (C.W.Chi) T.L.Ming
Camellia furfuracea var. shanglinensis T.L.Ming
Camellia furfuracea var. furfuracea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Camellia furfuracea is white with a yellow center, and has a sweet scent. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camellia furfuracea 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 furfuracea

Camellia furfuracea 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 furfuracea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camellia furfuracea?

Camellia furfuracea

What is the common name of Camellia furfuracea?

Furry Camellia

What is the natural habitat of Camellia furfuracea?

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Combertus Pieter Cohen-Stuart (1889-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cohen-Stuart' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829907-1: 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].