Camellia hirsuta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hakoda & Ninh
Source:
cmp
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Int. Camellia J. 48: 119 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508624
Common Names
- Camellia hirsuta
- Hairy Camellia
- Camelia de Pelo
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Camellia hirsuta (also called Hairy Camellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Theaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. Its leaves are elliptic to obovate, and its flowers are white. It is native to China and Japan, and is found in forests, shrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camellia hirsuta is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia hirsuta is an evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers cool temperatures and bright indirect light. It is best propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Camellia hirsuta
Camellia hirsuta can be found in the temperate forests of China.
Camellia hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia hirsuta?
Camellia hirsuta
What is the common name of Camellia hirsuta?
Hirsuta
Where is Camellia hirsuta found?
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
Naotoshi Hakoda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hakoda' in the authors string.
Ninh Tran (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ninh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77204094-1: 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].