Status:
valid
Authors:
H.T.Chang & S.Ye Liang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Sunyatseni 1979(3): 72 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582398
Common Names
- Impressinervis Camellia
- Impressed-Nerve Camellia
- Impressed-Nerved Camellia
Description
Camellia impressinervis (also called 'Camellia of the Impressions', among many other common names) is a species of Camellia native to Japan and China. It has dark green, leathery leaves and white flowers with yellow stamens. It grows in forests, thickets, and along streams in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia impressinervis 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camellia impressinervis 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 impressinervis 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 impressinervis
Camellia impressinervis can be found in China.
Camellia impressinervis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia impressinervis?
Camellia impressinervis
What is the common name of Camellia impressinervis?
Impressinervis Camellia
What type of plant is Camellia impressinervis?
Tree
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829922-1: 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].