Camellia japonica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 698 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582404
Common Names
- Japonica Camellia
- Japanese Camellia
- Japanese-Camellia
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- Camellia bonnardii Berlese [unknown]
- Camellia japonica japonica [unknown]
- Camellia bonnardi Berl. [unknown]
- Kemelia japonica (L.) Raf. [unknown]
Description
Camellia japonica (also called 'Japanese Camellia', 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 japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its fragrant flowers and edible seeds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camellia japonica 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia japonica is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Theaceae. It is native to Japan. 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 japonica
Camellia japonica can be found in Japan.
Camellia japonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia japonica?
Camellia japonica
What is the common name of Camellia japonica?
Japanese Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia japonica?
It is native to Japan and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:828524-1: 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].