Camellia polyodonta

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Basic Information

Family: Theaceae

Genus: camellia

Plant ID (slug): camellia-polyodonta

Numeric ID: 4511

USDA Hardiness: 7-10

Ratings

Edible Rating: ★★☆☆☆
Medicinal Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Other Uses Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Physical Characteristics

Camellia polyodonta is an evergreen Shrub growing to 4.5 m (14ft 9in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to June, and the seeds ripen in October. 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 Edible Uses: Oil An oil obtained from the seed is used in cooking[180].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Camellia polyodonta PFAF Plant Database

Meta Description: Camellia polyodonta is an evergreen Shrub growing to 4.5 m (14ft 9in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to June, and the seeds ripen in October. 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.