Camellia piloflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.X.Yang
Source:
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 574: 179 (2022)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000041730
Common Names
- Camellia
- Piloflora
- Tea Camellia
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Camellia piloflora (also called Camellia piloflora, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia piloflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Camellia piloflora has white flowers, small, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia piloflora is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly until they have rooted.
Where to Find Camellia piloflora
Camellia piloflora is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It can be found in forests, shrublands, and grasslands at elevations of 500–2,000 m. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Camellia piloflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia piloflora?
Camellia piloflora
What is the common name of Camellia piloflora?
Piloflora
What is the natural habitat of Camellia piloflora?
Tropical rainforests
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
IPNI Record: 77309072-1: Added by the Nov 2022 IPNI import.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77309072-1: 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].