Camellia petelotii
It has been suggested that this article be merged with Camellia nitidissima. (Discuss) Proposed since March 2021. |
Golden camellia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Theaceae |
Genus: | Camellia |
Species: | C. petelotii
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Binomial name | |
Camellia petelotii (Merr.) Sealy
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Synonyms | |
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Camellia petelotii is a species of plant in the family Theaceae.[2] It is found in China and Vietnam. It may be called the golden camellia and synonyms include C. chrysantha and Camellia nitidissima.
It is threatened by habitat loss. It originates from southern China and Vietnam where it has been used to make tea; it has also been propagated as a garden plant for its yellow flowers, which are unusual in a camellia.
References[]
- ^ Orel, G.; Rivers, M.C. (2018). "Camellia petelotii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T191436A1981489. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T191436A1981489.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ POWO: Camellia petelotii (Merr.) Sealy (retrieved 24 March 2021)
External links[]
- Media related to Camellia petelotii at Wikimedia Commons
Categories:
- IUCN Red List endangered species
- Camellia
- Vulnerable plants