Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ilicifolia
ID:
583063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.K.Li

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Taxonomy of the genus Camellia : 46 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582395

Common Names

  • Ilicifolia Camellia
  • Holly-Leaf Camellia
  • Holly-Leaved Camellia

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Description

Camellia ilicifolia (also called 'Holly-leaved 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 ilicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves of this plant can be used to make tea and the oil extracted from the seeds can be used in cooking. The flowers of this plant can be used to make a natural dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Camellia ilicifolia var. neriifolia (Hung T.Chang) T.L.Ming
Camellia ilicifolia var. ilicifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Camellia ilicifolia 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camellia ilicifolia 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 ilicifolia

Camellia ilicifolia can be found in China.

Camellia ilicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camellia ilicifolia?

Camellia ilicifolia

What is the natural habitat of Camellia ilicifolia?

It is native to China and Japan.

What are the common uses of Camellia ilicifolia?

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

Yong Kang Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.K.Li' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:897224-1: 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].