Camellia mollis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hung T.Chang & S.X.Ren
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Sunyatseni 30(1): 69 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582525
Common Names
- Mollis Camellia
- Mollis Tea Plant
- Mollis Tea Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia mollis (also called Soft Camellia, among many other common names) is a species of Camellia native to southern China. It has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and grows in shady areas of forests. It can be found in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia mollis 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 mollis 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 mollis 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 mollis
Camellia mollis can be found in China.
Camellia mollis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia mollis?
Camellia mollis
What are the common names of Camellia mollis?
Mollis Camellia, Chinese Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia mollis?
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
Zhang Hongda (1914-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hung T.Chang' in the authors string.
Shan(g) Xiang Ren (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.X.Ren' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958619-1: 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].