Camellia viridicalyx - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.T.Chang & S.Ye Liang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Taxonomy of the genus Camellia : 164 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582750
Common Names
- Camellia viridicalyx
- Green-Calyx Camellia
- Small-Flowered Camellia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia viridicalyx (also called Green Calyx 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 viridicalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. Its flowers can be used to make tea and its leaves can be used to make a yellow dye.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Camellia viridicalyx var. linearifolia T.L.MingCamellia viridicalyx var. viridicalyx
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camellia viridicalyx is white or pinkish-white, and has a diameter of 5-7 cm. The seed is round and black, and the seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia viridicalyx is a species of flowering shrub in the family Theaceae. It is native to China and is cultivated as an ornamental plant. It grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring, while cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Camellia viridicalyx
Camellia viridicalyx can be found in China.
Camellia viridicalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia viridicalyx?
Camellia viridicalyx
What is the common name of Camellia viridicalyx?
Green-Calyx Camellia
What type of plant is Camellia viridicalyx?
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
Zhang Hongda (1914-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hung T.Chang' in the authors string.
Sheng Yeh Liang (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Ye Liang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:897286-1: 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].