Camellia philippinensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hung T.Chang & S.X.Ren
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Sunyatseni 30(1): 68 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582586
Common Names
- Camellia philippinensis
- Philippinensis Camellia
- Five-petal Camellia
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Camellia philippinensis (also called Philippine Camellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Theaceae. It is native to the Philippines, 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 philippinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. Its flowers can be used to make tea and its leaves can be used to make a yellow dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camellia philippinensis is white and has a cup-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black. The seedling has two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia philippinensis is an evergreen shrub native to the Philippines. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is typically done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Camellia philippinensis
Camellia philippinensis can be found in the Philippines.
Camellia philippinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia philippinensis?
Camellia philippinensis
What is the common name of Camellia philippinensis?
Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia philippinensis?
Forests and woodlands in the Philippines
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.
Shan(g) Xiang Ren (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.X.Ren' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958617-1: 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].