Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Asiat. Res. 13: 429 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582438
Common Names
- Camellia kissii
- Kissii Camellia
- Kissii's Camellia
Description
Camellia kissii (also called 'Kiss 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 kissii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its fragrant flowers and edible seeds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Camellia kissi var. confusa (Craib) T.L.Ming
Camellia kissii var. kissii
Camellia kissii var. stenophylla (Kobuski) Sealy
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
CAMELLIA KISSII: The flowers of Camellia kissii are white and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camellia kissii 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 kissii
Camellia kissii can be found in China.
Camellia kissii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia kissii?
Camellia kissii
What is the common name of Camellia kissii?
Kiss Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia kissii?
It is native to the Fujian and Guangdong provinces in 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:828527-1: 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].