Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabricostata
ID:
583032

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.L.Ming

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 21: 159 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582364

Common Names

  • Camellia glabricostata
  • Glabricostata Camellia
  • Camellia Glabricostata

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Description

Camellia glabricostata (also called Smooth-edged Camellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Theaceae family. It is native to China and Vietnam, and grows in forests, thickets, and shrubberies. It has large, leathery leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Camellia glabricostata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Camellia glabricostata 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 glabricostata is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a seedbed and then transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or autumn and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand.

Where to Find Camellia glabricostata

Camellia glabricostata 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 glabricostata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camellia glabricostata?

Camellia glabricostata

What is the common name of Camellia glabricostata?

Smooth-ribbed Camellia

What is the natural habitat of Camellia glabricostata?

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

Tien Lu Ming (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Ming' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1008087-1: 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].