Camellia oleifera - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Abel
Source:
cmp
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Narr. Journey China : 174 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582552
Common Names
- Oleifera Camellia
- Oleifera Tea Plant
- Camellia Oleifera
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- Sasanqua oleifera Raf. [unknown]
- Camellia oleifera oleifera [unknown]
Description
Camellia oleifera (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 oleifera 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 oleifera has white, fragrant flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia oleifera 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 oleifera
Camellia oleifera can be found in China.
Camellia oleifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia oleifera?
Camellia oleifera
What is the natural habitat of Camellia oleifera?
It is native to China, where it is found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Sichuan.
What is the flowering season of Camellia oleifera?
It blooms in late winter to early spring.
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
Clarke Abel (1780-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Abel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:828535-1: 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].