Camellia longipedicellata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hu) Hung T.Chang & D.Fang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 229 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582483
Common Names
- Longipedicellata Camellia
- Longipedicellata Tea Plant
- Camellia Longipedicellata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia longipedicellata (also called Longi's Camellia, among many other common names) is a species of Camellia native to China. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 5 m (16 ft) tall with glossy green leaves and white flowers with yellow stamens. It is found in forests and scrub in the mountains of southern China.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia longipedicellata 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
The flower of Camellia longipedicellata is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia longipedicellata is a species of flowering plant in the family Theaceae. It is native to China. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 5 m (16 ft) tall. The leaves are elliptic-lanceolate, 5–10 cm (2–4 in) long and 2–3 cm (0.8–1.2 in) broad. The flowers are white, 2–3 cm diameter, with five petals. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Camellia longipedicellata
Camellia longipedicellata is native to China and can be found in forests and along roadsides.
Camellia longipedicellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia longipedicellata?
Camellia longipedicellata
What is the natural habitat of Camellia longipedicellata?
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 longipedicellata?
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
Hu Xiansu (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hu' in the authors string.
Zhang Hongda (1914-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hung T.Chang' in the authors string.
Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.
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