Camellia psilocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
X.G.Shi & C.X.Ye
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 338: 211 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003448
Common Names
- Camellia psilocarpa
- Smooth-Fruited Camellia
- Camellia Psilocarpa
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Camellia psilocarpa (also called Camellia psilocarpa, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is typically found in moist, tropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia psilocarpa is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camellia psilocarpa is a white, cup-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia psilocarpa is a perennial evergreen shrub found in moist and wet habitats. It is propagated through seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Camellia psilocarpa
Camellia psilocarpa can be found in the tropical forests of Vietnam.
Camellia psilocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia psilocarpa?
Camellia psilocarpa
What type of plant is Camellia psilocarpa?
Evergreen tree
Where is Camellia psilocarpa found?
Southeast Asia
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77176063-1: 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].