Camellia mileensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.L.Ming
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 19: 221 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582518
Common Names
- Mileensis Camellia
- Mileensis Tea Plant
- Mileensis Tea Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia mileensis (also called Miles' Camellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Theaceae family. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall and has dark green, glossy leaves. Its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia mileensis 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 mileensis var. microphylla T.L.MingCamellia mileensis var. mileensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camellia mileensis 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 mileensis 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 mileensis
Camellia mileensis is native to China and can be found in forests and along roadsides.
Camellia mileensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia mileensis?
Camellia mileensis
What are the common names of Camellia mileensis?
Mileensis Camellia, Chinese Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia mileensis?
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
Tien Lu Ming (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Ming' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:998653-1: 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].