Camellia bervistyla f. camellia brevistyla
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | bervistyla |
| Forma | camellia brevistyla |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Southern China. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | An oil obtained from the seed is used for cooking. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1 - 3.5 m |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By seed. |
| Cultivation | Found mainly in the warm temperate to subtropical regions of southern China. Prefers a peaty, more or less lime-free soil with a pH in the range 5 - 7. The species is cultivated as an oil crop. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Forests, thickets, mainly in hilly areas; at elevations from 200 - 1,100 metres. |
| Flower Description | White flowers. |
Photographs
Camellia brevistyla, form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia brevistyla, leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia brevistyla, flower. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.