Status:
valid
Authors:
Hung T.Chang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Taxonomy of the genus Camellia : 111 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582443
Common Names
- Camellia kwangsiensis
- Kwangsiensis Camellia
- Kwangsiensis's Camellia
Description
Camellia kwangsiensis (also called 'Kwangsi 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 kwangsiensis 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 kwangsiensis var. kwangnanica (Hung T.Chang, H.S.Wang & B.H.Chen) T.L.Ming
Camellia kwangsiensis var. kwangsiensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
CAMELLIA KWANGSIENSIS: The flowers of Camellia kwangsiensis are white and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camellia kwangsiensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height and width. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in the late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Camellia kwangsiensis
Camellia kwangsiensis can be found in China.
Camellia kwangsiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia kwangsiensis?
Camellia kwangsiensis
What is the natural habitat of Camellia kwangsiensis?
It is native to China, where it is found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Sichuan.
What is the flowering season of Camellia kwangsiensis?
It blooms in late winter to early spring.
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:897226-1: 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].