Camellia oconoriana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Orel, Curry & Luu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 70: 440 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337322
Common Names
- Camellia oconoriana
- O'Connor's Camellia
- O'Connor's Tea-shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia oconoriana (also called O'Connor's Camellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia oconoriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Camellia oconoriana has white flowers with a yellow center, small black seeds and small seedlings with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia oconoriana is a perennial shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is frost-hardy.
Where to Find Camellia oconoriana
Camellia oconoriana can be found in the eastern United States, particularly in Kentucky.
Camellia oconoriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia oconoriana?
Camellia oconoriana
What is the common name of Camellia oconoriana?
Mountain fern
What is the natural habitat of Camellia oconoriana?
Mountainous 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
George Orel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orel' in the authors string.
Hong Truong Luu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luu' in the authors string.
Anthony S. Curry: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Curry' in the authors string.
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