Camellia lutchuensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Itô
Source:
cmp
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 12: 332 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582494
Common Names
- Lutchuensis Camellia
- Lutchuensis Tea Plant
- Lutchuensis Tea Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia lutchuensis (also called Lutchu'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 lutchuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Camellia lutchuensis var. minutiflora (Hung T.Chang) T.L.MingCamellia lutchuensis var. lutchuensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camellia lutchuensis 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 lutchuensis 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 lutchuensis
Camellia lutchuensis is native to China and can be found in forests and along roadsides.
Camellia lutchuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia lutchuensis?
Camellia lutchuensis
What is the natural habitat of Camellia lutchuensis?
Camellia lutchuensis is native to Taiwan.
What are the common names of Camellia lutchuensis?
Camellia lutchuensis is commonly known as Luchu tea plant.
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
Jinzo Matsumura (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matsum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:828529-1: 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].