Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hayata) Cohen-Stuart
Source:
cmp
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 1: 320 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582718
Common Names
- Transarisanensis Camellia
- Camellia transarisanensis
- Chinese Camellia
Description
Camellia transarisanensis (also called 'Trans-Arisan Tea', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. 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 transarisanensis 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
Camellia transarisanensis has white flowers with yellow stamens and a single seed per flower. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camellia transarisanensis 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 transarisanensis
Camellia transarisanensis can be found in China.
Camellia transarisanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia transarisanensis?
Camellia transarisanensis
What is the common name of Camellia transarisanensis?
Transarisanensis Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia transarisanensis?
Forests of East 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829989-1: 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].