Camellia tuberculata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.S.Chien
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Contr. Biol. Lab. Chin. Assoc. Advancem. Sci., Sect. Bot. 12: 94 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582734
Common Names
- Tuberculata Camellia
- Camellia tuberculata
- Chinese Camellia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia tuberculata (also called Tuberculate Camellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Taiwan. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white, pink or red flowers. It prefers a sheltered, partially shaded position and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia tuberculata 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Camellia tuberculata var. atuberculata (Hung T.Chang) T.L.MingCamellia tuberculata var. tuberculata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Camellia tuberculata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia tuberculata is a species of evergreen shrub that is native to China. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or softwood cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Camellia tuberculata
Camellia tuberculata can be found in China.
Camellia tuberculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia tuberculata?
Camellia tuberculata
What is the common name of Camellia tuberculata?
Tuberculata Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia tuberculata?
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
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:829995-1: 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].