Camellia semiserrata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.W.Chi
Source:
cmp
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 7: 15 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582665
Common Names
- Semiserrata Camellia
- Camellia semiserrata
- Semiserrata-flowered Camellia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia semiserrata (also called Half-serrated 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 semiserrata 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Camellia semiserrata var. magnocarpa S.Y.Hu & T.C.HuangCamellia semiserrata var. semiserrata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Camellia semiserrata 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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Camellia semiserrata is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Camellia semiserrata
Camellia semiserrata 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 semiserrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia semiserrata?
Camellia semiserrata
What is the common name of Camellia semiserrata?
Semi-serrated Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia semiserrata?
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
Chin Wen Chi (b.1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.W.Chi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829972-1: 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].