Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inusitata
ID:
1320960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Orel, Curry & Luu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 69: 348 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333414

Common Names

  • Camellia
  • Inusitata
  • Asian Daisy

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Description

Camellia inusitata (also called 'Unusual Camellia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the subtropical regions of East Asia. It has large, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Camellia inusitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Camellia inusitata are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camellia inusitata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Keep the soil moist and provide partial shade. The seedlings will emerge in 3-4 weeks. When propagating by cuttings, take stem cuttings in spring or summer and root them in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide partial shade. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Camellia inusitata

Camellia inusitata is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in forests and thickets at elevations of 500-2500 m.

Camellia inusitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camellia inusitata?

Camellia inusitata

What is the common name of Camellia inusitata?

Camellia Inusitata

What is the natural habitat of Camellia inusitata?

Tropical rainforests

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

George Orel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orel' in the authors string.
Hong Truong Luu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luu' in the authors string.
Anthony S. Curry: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Curry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120472-1: 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].