Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gagnep.) Sealy
Source:
cmp
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 4: 219 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582441
Common Names
- Camellia krempfii
- Krempfii Camellia
- Krempfii's Camellia
Description
Camellia krempfii (also called 'Krempf's Camellia', among many other common names) is a species of Camellia native to China. It has dark green, glossy leaves and white or pink flowers. It grows in forests, thickets, and along streams in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia krempfii 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
CAMELLIA KREMPFII: The flowers of Camellia krempfii are white and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camellia krempfii 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 krempfii
Camellia krempfii can be found in China.
Camellia krempfii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia krempfii?
Camellia krempfii
What is the common name of Camellia krempfii?
Krempf Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia krempfii?
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:829927-1: 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].