Camellia nitidissima
Camellia nitidissima is a species of Camellia endemic to the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China and northern Vietnam. It is a shrub or small tree growing up to 5 meters in height, with waxy, yellow flowers. It is endangered in the wild, but favored as a garden plant.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Theaceae |
| Genus: | Camellia |
| Species: | C. nitidissima |
| Binomial name | |
| Camellia nitidissima C.W.Chi | |
References
- Sunyatsenia 7: 19 1948.
- The Plant List
- International Camellia Society
- Global Trees Campaign
External links
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