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Camellia sasanqua

Sasanqua Camellia
Also known as: Camellia miyagii (Koidz.) Makino & Nemoto +17 more
  • Camellia miyagii (Koidz.) Makino & Nemoto
  • Camellia sasanqua var. angustifolia Miq.
  • Camellia sasanqua var. fujikoana Makino
  • Camellia sasanqua var. lanceolata Miq.
  • Camellia sasanqua var. latifolia Miq.
  • Camellia sasanqua var. obtusifolia Miq.
  • Camellia sasanqua var. serrata (Siebold ex Kochs) Masam.
  • Camellia sasanqua var. thunbergii Pierre
  • Camellia tegmentosa (Koidz.) Makino & Nemoto
  • Sasanqua malliflora Raf.
  • Sasanqua molliflora Raf., 1838
  • Sasanqua vulgaris Nees
  • Thea miyagii Koidz.
  • Thea sasanqua (Thunb.) Nois. ex Cels
  • Thea sasanqua var. serrata Siebold ex Kochs
  • Thea sasanqua var. thunbergii Pierre
  • Thea sinensis var. thunbergii Pierre
  • Thea tegmentosa Koidz.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Theaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.

Camellia sasanqua (commonly known as Sasanqua Camellia) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Theaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Camellia, which contains over 200 distinct species.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan, Nansei-shoto

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Arkansas, Assam, Korea, Laos, Vietnam

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