Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luteocerata
ID:
746914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Orel

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 28: 281 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746247

Common Names

  • Camellia luteocerata
  • Luteocerata Camellia
  • Camellia

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Description

Camellia luteocerata (also called Yellow-Flowered Camellia, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the Theaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is a small tree, growing up to 8 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Camellia luteocerata is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Camellia luteocerata is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camellia luteocerata is a small evergreen shrub native to China. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and well-drained soils.

Where to Find Camellia luteocerata

Camellia luteocerata is native to Taiwan.

Camellia luteocerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camellia luteocerata?

Camellia luteocerata

What are the common names of Camellia luteocerata?

Yellow-horned Camellia

What is the natural habitat of Camellia luteocerata?

Tropical forests of East Asia

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77105591-1: 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].