Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ptilophylla
ID:
583275

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hung T.Chang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Taxonomy of the genus Camellia : 122 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582607

Common Names

  • Camellia ptilophylla
  • Ptilophylla Camellia
  • Five-petal Camellia

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Description

Camellia ptilophylla (also called Feather-leaved Camellia, among many other common names) is a species of Camellia native to southern China. It has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and grows in shady areas of forests. It can be found in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.

Uses & Benefits

Camellia ptilophylla 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Where to Find Camellia ptilophylla

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

Camellia ptilophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camellia ptilophylla?

Camellia ptilophylla

What is the common name of Camellia ptilophylla?

Mountain Camellia

What is the natural habitat of Camellia ptilophylla?

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

Zhang Hongda (1914-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hung T.Chang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:897267-1: 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].