Camellia septempetala - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hung T.Chang & L.L.Qi
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Sunyatseni 29(2): 91 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582670
Common Names
- Septempetala Camellia
- Camellia septempetala
- Septempetala-flowered Camellia
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Camellia septempetala (also called Seven-petal 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 septempetala 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 septempetala 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 septempetala 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 septempetala
Camellia septempetala 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 septempetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia septempetala?
Camellia septempetala
What is the common name of Camellia septempetala?
Seven-petal Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia septempetala?
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
Zhang Hongda (1914-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hung T.Chang' in the authors string.
Liang Liang Qi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.L.Qi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:939498-1: 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].