Camellia rubriflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ninh & Hakoda
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Int. Camellia J. 30: 77 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582639
Common Names
- Red-flowered Camellia
- Camellia rubriflora
- Rubri-flowered Camellia
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Camellia rubriflora (also called Red-flowered Camellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Theaceae family. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall and has dark green, glossy leaves. Its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia rubriflora 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Camellia rubriflora has white flowers with 5 petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia rubriflora 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 rubriflora
Camellia rubriflora can be found in China.
Camellia rubriflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia rubriflora?
Camellia rubriflora
What is the common name of Camellia rubriflora?
Red-flowered Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia rubriflora?
It is native to 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
Ninh Tran (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ninh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1005993-1: 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].