Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichoclada
ID:
583391

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rehder) S.S.Chien

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Contr. Biol. Lab. Chin. Assoc. Advancem. Sci., Sect. Bot. 12: 100 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582723

Common Names

  • Trichoclada Camellia
  • Camellia trichoclada
  • Chinese Camellia

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Synonyms

  • Camellia trichoclada (Rehder) Chun [illegitimate]

Description

Camellia trichoclada (also called 'Hairy-Leafed 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 trichoclada 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 trichoclada 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camellia trichoclada can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a potting mix. The plant should be grown in partial shade and in well-draining, acidic soil.

Where to Find Camellia trichoclada

Camellia trichoclada can be found in China.

Camellia trichoclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camellia trichoclada?

Camellia trichoclada

What is the common name of Camellia trichoclada?

Trichoclada Camellia

What is the natural habitat of Camellia trichoclada?

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

Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Sung Shu Chien (1883-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Chien' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829991-1: 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].