Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saluenensis
ID:
583317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf ex Bean

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Trees & Shrubs Brit. Isles 3: 66 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582649

Common Names

  • Saluenensis Camellia
  • Camellia saluenensis
  • Saluenensis-flowered Camellia

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Synonyms

  • Camellia weiningensis Y.K.Li ex H.T.Chang [unknown]

Description

Camellia saluenensis (also called Salween Camellia, among many other common names) is a species of Camellia native to China. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 3 m (10 ft) tall and wide, with glossy dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers in winter and spring.

Uses & Benefits

Camellia saluenensis is an ornamental plant often used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a source of food, and its leaves are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Camellia saluenensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Camellia saluenensis 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 saluenensis

Camellia saluenensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou. It is also found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.

Camellia saluenensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camellia saluenensis?

Camellia saluenensis

What is the common name of Camellia saluenensis?

Salween Camellia

What is the natural habitat of Camellia saluenensis?

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
William Jackson Bean (1863-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bean' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829968-1: 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].