Status:
valid
Authors:
T.L.Ming & W.J.Zhang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 15: 12 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582391
Common Names
- Huana Camellia
- Huan's Camellia
- Huan's-Camellia
Description
Camellia huana (also called 'Huana 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 huana 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 huana is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small, with a single stem and dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camellia huana is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Theaceae. It is native to China. It can be grown in partial shade to full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or air layering.
Where to Find Camellia huana
Camellia huana can be found in China.
Camellia huana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia huana?
Camellia huana
What is the natural habitat of Camellia huana?
It is native to China and Japan.
What are the common uses of Camellia huana?
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
Wen Ji Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Zhang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:970990-1: 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].