camelliacamellia
genusgenusElegant evergreen shrubs native to eastern and southern Asia, characterized by glossy, dark green leaves and stunning rose-like flowers that bloom when most other plants are dormant. These long-lived woody plants can grow into substantial sizes and often feature a naturally sculpted form.
Etymology
The genus was named in honor of Georg Joseph Kamel, a 17th-century Moravian Jesuit missionary and botanist who worked in the Philippines, though ironically, he never worked with the plants that now bear his name.
Interesting fact!
The leaves of certain species within this genus were the original source of tea, one of the world's most popular beverages, and helped shape global trade and cultural exchanges for centuries.
All species of Camellia
camelliaHiemalis
Winter camellia, Christmas camellia, Early blooming camellia.
camelliaChrysantha
Yellow camellia, Golden camellia, Yellow tea flower.
camelliaJaponica
Common camellia, Japanese camellia, Rose of winter.
camelliaSinensis
Tea plant, Tea tree, Tea camellia.
camelliaGranthamiana
Giant camellia, Grantham's camellia, Hong Kong camellia.
camelliaReticulata
Chinese netted camellia, Giant flowered camellia, Yunnan camellia.
camelliaSasanqua
Christmas camellia, Autumn camellia, Sun camellia.
camelliaOleifera
Tea oil camellia, Oil-seed camellia, Tea oil plant.
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