Theaceae FAMILY Vulnerable

Camellia trichoclada

Edibility

1/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Camellia trichoclada is a much-branched, evergreen shrub that can grow 100 - 200cm tall[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ]. The seeds have a high oil content and are of potential use. The plant can be grown as an ornamental. The threats to this species include habitat destruction and conversion to bamboo. In addition, the use of herbicide and digging affect the regeneration of Camellia trichoclada. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - southeastern China (Fujian, Zhejiang)

HabitatForests and thickets, often in dense shade; at elevations from 200 - 800 metres[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ].