Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
China Tea, Tea
Also known as: Thea grandifolia Salisb. +1 more
- Thea grandifolia Salisb.
- Thea viridis subsp. variegata J.Dix
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Theaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, Camellia sinensis var. sinensis (commonly known as China tea or Tea) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Theaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Camellia sinensis, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China South-Central, China Southeast
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)
Andaman Is., Argentina Northeast, Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China North-Central, East Himalaya, Ethiopia, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Japan, Korea, Laos, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Réunion, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Tibet, Trinidad-Tobago, Turkey, Vietnam
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