Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
507403

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tuyama) Nagam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Fl. Japan 2a: 398 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506735

Common Names

  • Camellia intermedia
  • Intermedia Camellia
  • Camellia

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Description

Camellia intermedia (also called Intermedia camellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in moist habitats such as woodlands, hedgerows, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Camellia intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Camellia intermedia has white flowers with a yellow center and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camellia intermedia is a perennial evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light frosts and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Camellia intermedia

Camellia intermedia is native to China and can be found in the Yunnan province.

Camellia intermedia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camellia intermedia?

Camellia intermedia

What is the natural habitat of Camellia intermedia?

Woodlands and open grasslands

What is the flowering period of Camellia intermedia?

Spring and summer

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

Takasi Tuyama (1910-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tuyama' in the authors string.
Hidetoshi Nagamasu (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nagam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77075283-1: 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].