Camellia williamsii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Hort. Soc. 74: 347 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582759
Common Names
- Camellia williamsii
- Williams' Camellia
- Small-Flowered Camellia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia williamsii (also called Williams' 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 williamsii 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camellia williamsii 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 williamsii 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 williamsii
Camellia williamsii can be found in the wild in China.
Camellia williamsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia williamsii?
Camellia williamsii
What is the natural habitat of Camellia williamsii?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
What is the ideal temperature for Camellia williamsii?
It prefers temperatures between 10-25°C (50-77°F).
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
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830007-1: 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].