Camellia ingens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Orel & Curry
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Long-term Study and Tax. Rev. Camellia amplexicaulis : 88 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048868
Common Names
- Camellia ingens
- Camellia Ingens
- Ingens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia ingens (also called Giant Camellia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan. It is found in evergreen forests, open woodlands, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia ingens is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Camellia ingens flower is white and has a sweet, fragrant scent. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia ingens is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 6 m. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Camellia ingens
Camellia ingens can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Camellia ingens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia ingens?
Camellia ingens
What is the common name of Camellia ingens?
Gigantic Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia ingens?
Forests of southern 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77163552-1: 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].