Camellia thailandica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hung T.Chang & S.X.Ren
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Sunyatseni 30(1): 67 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582712
Common Names
- Thailandica Camellia
- Camellia thailandica
- Chinese Camellia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia thailandica (also called 'Thai Tea', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Thailand. It typically grows to a height of 5-10 feet and has glossy, dark green leaves with white flowers that bloom in late winter or early spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is often used as an ornamental in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia thailandica 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camellia thailandica is white and has a cup-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black. The seedling has two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia thailandica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Camellia thailandica
Camellia thailandica can be found in Thailand.
Camellia thailandica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia thailandica?
Camellia thailandica
What is the common name of Camellia thailandica?
Thailandica Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia thailandica?
Forests of Southeast Asia
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.
Shan(g) Xiang Ren (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.X.Ren' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958616-1: 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].