Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xanthochroma
ID:
583428

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.M.Feng & L.S.Xie

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 2: 424 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582760

Common Names

  • Camellia xanthochroma
  • Yellow Camellia
  • Yellow Tea-oil Camellia

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Description

Camellia xanthochroma (also called Xanthochrome 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 xanthochroma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Camellia xanthochroma 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Camellia xanthochroma 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 xanthochroma

Camellia xanthochroma can be found in the wild in China.

Camellia xanthochroma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camellia xanthochroma?

Camellia xanthochroma

What is the natural habitat of Camellia xanthochroma?

It is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

What is the ideal temperature for Camellia xanthochroma?

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

Feng Guomei (1917-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Feng' in the authors string.
Li Shan Xie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.S.Xie' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830008-1: 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].