Camellia azalea
Camellia azalea | |
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A specimen in the Kunming Botanical Garden, Kunming, Yunnan, China. 2011 | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Theaceae |
Genus: | Camellia |
Species: | C. azalea
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Binomial name | |
Camellia azalea C.F.Wei[2]
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Synonyms[2] | |
Camellia changii (C.X.Ye) |
Camellia azalea is a plant found in Guangdong Province, China. It is a small tree or an evergreen shrub, and grows up to 4 meters tall. The plant tends to grow bright red flowers that can be found in clusters of 1 to 5 and of a size of 9-10cm in diameter.[3] Camellia azalea has a flowering period that ranges from May until February. Camellia azalea is a Critically Endangered species.[4]
References[]
- ^ Rivers, M.C.; Wheeler, L. (2015). "Camellia azalea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2015: e.T191808A97170940.
- ^ a b "Camellia azalea". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ "NParks | Camellia azalea". www.nparks.gov.sg. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ "Camellia azalea". Global Trees. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List critically endangered species
- Flora of China
- Camellia
- Theaceae stubs