Camellia micrantha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Ye Liang & Y.C.Zhong
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Sunyatseni 1988(4): 110 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582514
Common Names
- Micrantha Camellia
- Micrantha Tea Plant
- Micrantha Tea Shrub
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Camellia micrantha (also called Small-flowered Camellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Theaceae family. It is native to China and Vietnam, and grows in forests, thickets, and shrubberies. It has large, leathery leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia micrantha is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating headaches, dizziness, and vertigo. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camellia micrantha 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 micrantha is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white flowers. It is best grown in partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or by layering in spring.
Where to Find Camellia micrantha
Camellia micrantha is native to China and can be found in forests and along roadsides.
Camellia micrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia micrantha?
Camellia micrantha
What are the common names of Camellia micrantha?
Micranthous Camellia, Chinese Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia micrantha?
Forests, woodlands, and shrublands
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
Ye Cong Zhong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.Zhong' in the authors string.
Sheng Yeh Liang (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Ye Liang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:935631-1: 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].