Status:
valid
Authors:
Ninh & Hakoda
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Int. Camellia J. 30: 77 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582532
Common Names
- Murauchii Camellia
- Murauchii Tea Plant
- Murauchii Tea Shrub
Description
Camellia murauchii (also called 'Kobai', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to China and Japan. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white, fragrant flowers with yellow stamens. It grows in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, shrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia murauchii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used to make tea and its leaves are used to make a dye. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant and can be grown in containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
CAMELLIA MURAUCHII: The flower of this plant is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
CAMELLIA murauchii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Camellia murauchii
Camellia murauchii can be found in Japan.
Camellia murauchii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia murauchii?
Camellia murauchii
What are the common names of Camellia murauchii?
Murauchii Camellia, Chinese Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia murauchii?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1005992-1: 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].