Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosperma
ID:
583255

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Yun Liang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(4): 95 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582587

Common Names

  • Camellia pilosperma
  • Pilosperma Camellia
  • Five-petal Camellia

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Description

Camellia pilosperma (also called Hairy-seeded 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 pilosperma 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 pilosperma is white and has a cup-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black. The seedling has two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camellia pilosperma is an evergreen shrub native to China. 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 pilosperma

Camellia pilosperma can be found in China, Taiwan, and Japan.

Camellia pilosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camellia pilosperma?

Camellia pilosperma

What is the common name of Camellia pilosperma?

Camellia

What is the natural habitat of Camellia pilosperma?

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

Sheng Yeh Liang (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Ye Liang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829955-1: 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].