Camellia hekouensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.J.Wang & G.S.Fan
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 10: 365 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582382
Common Names
- Hekouensis Camellia
- Hekou's Camellia
- Hekou's-Camellia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia hekouensis (also called 'Hekou Camellia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is typically found in forests, woodlands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia hekouensis 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 hekouensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia hekouensis 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 hekouensis
Camellia hekouensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Yunnan.
Camellia hekouensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia hekouensis?
Camellia hekouensis
What is the natural habitat of Camellia hekouensis?
It is native to China and Japan.
What are the common uses of Camellia hekouensis?
It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
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
Cong Jiao Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Wang' in the authors string.
Guo Sheng Fan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Fan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:935445-1: 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].