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Camellia bervistyla
f. Camellia brevistyla
Origin: Southern China.
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| bervistyla |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Forma |
| Camellia brevistyla |
| Height |
| 1 - 3.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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. |
| Habitat |
| Forests, thickets, mainly in hilly areas; at elevations from 200 - 1,100 metres. |
| Flower Description |
| White flowers. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| By seed. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| An oil obtained from the seed is used for cooking. |
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