Status:
valid
Authors:
J.L.Liu & Q.Luo
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 27: 642 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508625
Common Names
- Camellia maoniushanensis
- Maoniushan Camellia
- Camelia de Maoniushan
Description
Camellia maoniushanensis (also called Maonius Mountain Camellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Theaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. Its leaves are elliptic to obovate, and its flowers are white. It is native to China, and is found in forests and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia maoniushanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camellia maoniushanensis is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camellia maoniushanensis is an evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers cool temperatures and bright indirect light. It is best propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Camellia maoniushanensis
Camellia maoniushanensis can be found in the temperate forests of China.
Camellia maoniushanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia maoniushanensis?
Camellia maoniushanensis
What is the common name of Camellia maoniushanensis?
Maoniushanensis
Where is Camellia maoniushanensis found?
China
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
Jian Lin Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Liu' in the authors string.
Qiang Luo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.Luo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77087433-1: 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].