Biology:Camellia chrysantha

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Golden camellia
Camellia chrysantha.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Theaceae
Genus: Camellia
Species:
C. chrysantha
Binomial name
Camellia chrysantha
(Hu) Tuyama

Camellia chrysantha, the golden camellia, is a species of plant in the family Theaceae. It is found in China and Vietnam. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is used to make tea, and as a garden plant for its yellow flowers, which are unusual in a camellia. Some sources consider it a synonym of Camellia nitidissima.

References

  1. World Conservation Monitoring Centre 1998. Camellia chrysantha. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 August 2007.

Wikidata ☰ Q126077 entry