Camellia pingguoensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Fang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 2: 339 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582588
Common Names
- Camellia pingguoensis
- Pingguoensis Camellia
- Five-petal Camellia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia pingguoensis (also called Apple 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 pingguoensis 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Camellia pingguoensis var. terminalis (J.Y.Liang & Z.M.Su) T.L.Ming & W.J.ZhangCamellia pingguoensis var. pingguoensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camellia pingguoensis 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 pingguoensis is a species of evergreen shrub in the Theaceae family. It is native to China. It is a slow-growing shrub that can reach up to 2 m (6.6 ft) in height. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers with yellow anthers. For cultivation, Camellia pingguoensis prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation can be done from seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.
Where to Find Camellia pingguoensis
Camellia pingguoensis can be found in China, Taiwan, and Japan.
Camellia pingguoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia pingguoensis?
Camellia pingguoensis
What is the common name of Camellia pingguoensis?
Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia pingguoensis?
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
Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829956-1: 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].