Status:
valid
Authors:
H.T.Chang & S.Ye Liang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Taxonomy of the genus Camellia : 49 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582629
Common Names
- Camellia rhytidocarpa
- Rhytidocarpa Camellia
- Five-petal Camellia
Synonyms
- Camellia rhytidocarpa rhytidocarpa [unknown]
Description
Camellia rhytidocarpa (also called Wrinkled-fruit 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 rhytidocarpa 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
The flower of Camellia rhytidocarpa is white and has a cup-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black. The seedling has two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camellia rhytidocarpa 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 rhytidocarpa
Camellia rhytidocarpa is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Yunnan.
Camellia rhytidocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia rhytidocarpa?
Camellia rhytidocarpa
What is the common name of Camellia rhytidocarpa?
Mountain Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia rhytidocarpa?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:897270-1: 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].