Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyodonta
ID:
583270

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.C.How ex Hu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 10: 135 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582602

Common Names

  • Camellia polyodonta
  • Polyodonta Camellia
  • Five-petal Camellia

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Description

Camellia polyodonta (also called Many-toothed 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 polyodonta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Camellia polyodonta var. longicaudata (H.T.Chang & S.Ye Liang) Ming
Camellia polyodonta var. polyodonta

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Camellia polyodonta has white, fragrant flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camellia polyodonta 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 polyodonta prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation can be done from seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.

Where to Find Camellia polyodonta

Camellia polyodonta is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Yunnan.

Camellia polyodonta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camellia polyodonta?

Camellia polyodonta

What is the common name of Camellia polyodonta?

Mountain Camellia

What is the natural habitat of Camellia polyodonta?

Native to East Asia, it is found in China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan

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

Foon Chew How (1908-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.C.How' in the authors string.
Hu Xiansu (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829962-1: 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].