Camellia wardii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kobuski
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 4: 114 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582753
Common Names
- Camellia wardii
- Ward's Camellia
- Small-Flowered Camellia
Searching for Camellia wardii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia wardii (also called Ward's 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 wardii 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 wardii var. muricatula (Hung T.Chang) T.L.MingCamellia wardii var. wardii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camellia wardii 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.
Searching for Camellia wardii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia wardii 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 wardii
Camellia wardii can be found in the wild in China.
Camellia wardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia wardii?
Camellia wardii
What is the common name of Camellia wardii?
Ward Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia wardii?
It is native to the Fujian and Guangdong provinces in China.
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
Clarence Emmeren Kobuski (1900-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kobuski' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830005-1: 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].