Camellia saluenensis

Camellia saluenensis is a species of Camellia native to south‑central China.[2] A large bush, it is a parent of a number of garden hybrids. 'Cornish Snow' (C. cuspidata × C. saluenensis) which flowers in midwinter, and 'Inspiration' (C. reticulata × C. saluenensis) have both gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3][4]

Camellia saluenensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Theaceae
Genus: Camellia
Species:
C. saluenensis
Binomial name
Camellia saluenensis
Synonyms[2]
List
    • Camellia glabriperulata Hung T.Chang
    • Camellia minor Hung T.Chang
    • Camellia phaeoclada Hung T.Chang
    • Camellia saluenensis var. minor (Sealy) Hung T.Chang
    • Camellia tenuivalvis Hung T.Chang
    • Camellia weiningensis Y.K.Li

References
  1. Trees & Shrubs Brit. Isles 3: 66 (1933)
  2. "Camellia saluenensis Stapf ex Bean". Plants of the World Online. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  3. "Camellia 'Cornish Snow' (cuspidata × saluenensis)". The Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 24 October 2020. Synonyms: Camellia japonica 'Cornish Snow'; Camellia × williamsii 'Cornish Snow'
  4. "Camellia 'Inspiration' (reticulata × saluenensis)". The Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 24 October 2020. Synonyms: Camellia × williamsii 'Inspiration'
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