Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Seem.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 22: 345 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582449
Common Names
- Camellia lanceolata
- Lanceolate Camellia
- Lanceolate Tea
Synonyms
- Camellia quisosaura (Korth.) Seem. [unknown]
- Thea lanceolata Pierre [unknown]
Description
Camellia lanceolata (also called 'Lanceolate 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 lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
CAMELLIA LANCEOLATA: The flowers of Camellia lanceolata are white and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camellia lancilimba 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 lanceolata
Camellia lanceolata is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Yunnan.
Camellia lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia lanceolata?
Camellia lanceolata
What is the common name of Camellia lanceolata?
Lanceleaf Camellia
Where does Camellia lanceolata grow?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea
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:828528-1: 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].