Theaceae · Camellia

Camellia

Camellia japonica

TreeMedicinal
Habit
Tree

Plant Details

Scientific name
Camellia japonica
Genus
Camellia
Family
Theaceae
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Planted in gardens
Habitat type
Cultivated

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Toothed margin leaf character
Margin
Toothed

Typical of the Theaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Theaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Bengali
ক্যামেলিয়া
Malayalam
കാമിലിയ ജാപോനിക

About Camellia

Camellia (Camellia japonica) is a tree in the Theaceae family. It is planted in gardens.

Uses

Locally it is grown for parts that are eaten and planted as an ornamental.

In culture

It is used as an official or regional emblem and is recorded in classical literature.

Illustration representing the Theaceae family
Botanical family

Theaceae

Tea Family

Camellia belongs to the Theaceae family.

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