Camellia mairei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Lév.) Melch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam., ed. 2. 21: 129 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582501
Common Names
- Mairei Camellia
- Mairei Tea Plant
- Mairei Tea Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia mairei (also called 'Maire's Camellia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is typically found in forests, woodlands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia mairei is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating headaches, dizziness, and vertigo. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Camellia mairei var. lapidea (Y.C.Wu) SealyCamellia mairei var. mairei
Camellia mairei var. velutina Sealy
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camellia mairei is white with a yellow center and a pleasant fragrance. The seed is a black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia mairei 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 mairei
Camellia mairei is native to China and can be found in forests and along roadsides.
Camellia mairei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia mairei?
CAMELLIA mairei
What is the natural habitat of Camellia mairei?
Camellia mairei is native to China.
What are the common names of Camellia mairei?
Camellia mairei is commonly known as Maire's 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
Hans Melchior (1894-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829935-1: 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].