Camellia longii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Orel & Luu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 32: 46 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338574
Common Names
- Camellia longii
- Longii Camellia
- Camellia reticulata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia longii (also called 'Long's Camellia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the temperate regions of Asia. It is characterized by its large, white flowers and long, oval-shaped leaves. It is commonly found in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia longii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Camellia longii has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia longii is an evergreen shrub that is best propagated by cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is frost tender and should be protected from temperatures below 5°C. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Camellia longii
Camellia longii can be found in the tropical forests of China.
Camellia longii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia longii?
Camellia longii
What is the common name of Camellia longii?
Long's Camellia
Where is Camellia longii found?
Camellia longii is found 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
George Orel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orel' in the authors string.
Hong Truong Luu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77137127-1: 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].