Camellia hongiaoensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Orel & Curry
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Telopea 17: 101 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343738
Common Names
- Hongiaoensis Camellia
- Camellia hongiaoensis
- Hongiaoensis Tea Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia hongiaoensis (also called Hongiaoensis Camellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to southeastern China and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia hongiaoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Camellia hongiaoensis has white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings have a single seed leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia hongiaoensis is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It is best grown in partial shade and requires regular watering during the growing season.
Where to Find Camellia hongiaoensis
Camellia hongiaoensis can be found in the forests of China.
Camellia hongiaoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia hongiaoensis?
Camellia hongiaoensis
What is the natural habitat of Camellia hongiaoensis?
Mountain forests in Guangxi, China
What are the common names of Camellia hongiaoensis?
Hongiao camellia
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
George Orel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orel' in the authors string.
Anthony S. Curry: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Curry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77150240-1: 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].