Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ninhii
ID:
1558495

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.D.Luong & Le

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Int. Camellia J. 48: 117 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000036306


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Description

Camellia ninhii (also called Ninh Camellia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Vietnam. It is characterized by its small, oval leaves and white, tubular flowers. It is found in moist, forested habitats, such as tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Camellia ninhii is a popular ornamental tree often planted in parks and gardens. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Camellia ninhii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camellia ninhii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings taken in summer or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring. Water regularly until the plants are established.

Where to Find Camellia ninhii

Camellia ninhii is native to Vietnam and can be found in the provinces of Cao Bang, Ha Giang, and Tuyen Quang.

Camellia ninhii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camellia ninhii?

Camellia ninhii

What is the common name of Camellia ninhii?

Ninh's Camellia

What is the natural habitat of Camellia ninhii?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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:77222272-1: 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].