Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.K.Li ex Hung T.Chang & F.A.Zeng
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Sunyatseni 1982(3): 72 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582496
Common Names
- Luteoflora Camellia
- Luteoflora Tea Plant
- Luteoflora Tea Shrub
Description
Camellia luteoflora (also called Luteo'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 luteoflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camellia luteoflora is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camellia luteoflora 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 luteoflora
Camellia luteoflora is native to China and can be found in forests and along roadsides.
Camellia luteoflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia luteoflora?
Camellia luteoflora
What is the natural habitat of Camellia luteoflora?
Camellia luteoflora is native to China.
What are the common names of Camellia luteoflora?
Camellia luteoflora is commonly known as Yellow-flowered 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
Yong Kang Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.K.Li' in the authors string.
Fan An Zeng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.Zeng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:899403-1: 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].