Camellia rusticana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Honda
Source:
cmp
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Biosphaera 1: 100 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582641
Common Names
- Rustic Camellia
- Camellia rusticana
- Rustic-flowered Camellia
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Camellia rusticana (also called Rustic Camellia, among many other common names) is a species of Camellia native to China. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 2 m (7 ft) tall and wide, with glossy dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers in winter and spring.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia rusticana is an ornamental plant often used in landscaping and gardens, and is known for its fragrant white flowers. It is also used as a source of food, and its leaves are used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Camellia rusticana 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 rusticana 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 rusticana
Camellia rusticana can be found in China.
Camellia rusticana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia rusticana?
Camellia rusticana
What is the common name of Camellia rusticana?
Rustic Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia rusticana?
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
Masaji Honda (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Honda' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829967-1: 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].