Status:
valid
Authors:
Orel
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 198 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746218
Common Names
- Camellia maiana
- Maiana Camellia
- Maiana Camellia
Description
Camellia maiana (also called Maiana 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 maiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used to make furniture and musical instruments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Camellia maiana has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camellia maiana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. When propagating from seed, sow in spring or early summer and cover lightly with soil. When propagating by cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn and root in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Camellia maiana
Camellia maiana is native to Taiwan.
Camellia maiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia maiana?
Camellia maiana
What is the natural habitat of Camellia maiana?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
What is the conservation status of Camellia maiana?
Least Concern
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:77107044-1: 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].