Camellia parvimuricata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hung T.Chang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Taxonomy of the genus Camellia : 51 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582566
Common Names
- Camellia parvimuricata
- Small-spined Camellia
- Fragrant Camellia
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Camellia parvimuricata (also called Small-mouthed Camellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Theaceae. It is native to China, and is found in forests, thickets, and valleys at elevations of 800–2,400 m. The plant grows to a height of 2–3 m, and has leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia parvimuricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Camellia parvimuricata var. songtaoensis K.M.Lan & H.H.Zhang ex T.L.Ming & Y.C.ZhongCamellia parvimuricata var. parvimuricata
Camellia parvimuricata var. hupehensis (Hung T.Chang) T.L.Ming
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Camellia parvimuricata has white, fragrant flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Camellia parvimuricata is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Camellia parvimuricata
Camellia parvimuricata can be found in China, Taiwan, and Japan.
Camellia parvimuricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia parvimuricata?
Camellia parvimuricata
What is the common name of Camellia parvimuricata?
Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia parvimuricata?
Forests and woodlands in China
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
Zhang Hongda (1914-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hung T.Chang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:897257-1: 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].