Tea-Oil Plant, Tea Oil Camellia

Camellia oleifera

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Basic Information

Family: Theaceae

Genus: camellia

Plant ID (slug): camellia-oleifera

Numeric ID: 3703

USDA Hardiness: 6-9

Ratings

Edible Rating: ★★☆☆☆

Medicinal Rating: ★★☆☆☆

Other Uses Rating: ★★☆☆☆

Physical Characteristics

Camellia oleifera is an evergreen Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft) by 1.5 m (5ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from October to April, and the seeds ripen in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Oil Oil Edible Uses: Oil Oil An oil obtained from the seed is used in cooking[2, 11, 109].

Medicinal Uses

Anthelmintic The seed oil is used in the treatment of ringworm.

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Camellia oleifera Tea-Oil Plant, Tea Oil Camellia PFAF Plant Database

Meta Description: Camellia oleifera is an evergreen Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft) by 1.5 m (5ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from October to April, and the seeds ripen in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.