Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laotica
ID:
583124

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) T.L.Ming

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 21: 153 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582456

Common Names

  • Camellia laotica
  • Laotian Camellia
  • Laotian Tea

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Description

Camellia laotica (also called 'Laotian Camellia', among many other common names) is a species of Camellia native to Laos and Vietnam. 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 laotica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

CAMELLIA LAOTICA: The flowers of Camellia laotica are white and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camellia leptophylla 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 laotica

Camellia laotica is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Yunnan.

Camellia laotica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camellia laotica?

Camellia laotica

What is the common name of Camellia laotica?

Laos Camellia

Where does Camellia laotica grow?

It is native to Laos

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

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Tien Lu Ming (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Ming' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1008071-1: 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].