Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nematodea
ID:
583206

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) Sealy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Rev. Gen. Camellia : 135 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582538

Common Names

  • Nematodea Camellia
  • Nematodea Tea Plant
  • Camellia Nematodea

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Description

Camellia nematodea (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 nematodea 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 nematodea has white, fragrant flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camellia nematodea is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers partial shade and should be planted in a well-draining, acidic soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Camellia nematodea

Camellia nematodea can be found in China.

Camellia nematodea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camellia nematodea?

CAMELLIA nematodea

What is the natural habitat of Camellia nematodea?

Camellia nematodea is native to China.

What are the common names of Camellia nematodea?

Camellia nematodea is commonly known as Nematode tea plant.

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

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Joseph Robert Sealy (1907-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sealy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829941-1: 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].