Status:
valid
Authors:
F.S.Zhang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 2: 341 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582702
Common Names
- Tachang Camellia
- Camellia tachangensis
- Chinese Camellia
Description
Camellia tachangensis (also called Tachang 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 tachangensis is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Camellia tachangensis var. remotiserrata (Hung T.Chang, F.L.Yu & P.S.Wang) T.L.Ming
Camellia tachangensis var. tachangensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Camellia tachangensis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and small, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camellia tachangensis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can also be propagated by layering.
Where to Find Camellia tachangensis
Camellia tachangensis 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 tachangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia tachangensis?
Camellia tachangensis
What is the common name of Camellia tachangensis?
Tachang Camellia
What type of plant is Camellia tachangensis?
Evergreen shrub
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
Fang Szu Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.S.Zhang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829981-1: 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].