Camellia flavida var. flavida
Camellia flavida var. flavida, commonly known as the Yellow Camellia, is a distinctive evergreen shrub celebrated for its vibrant, golden blooms. Native to specific subtropical regions, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional practices for its unique botanical properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits through its specialized chemical constituents.
- Scientific name: Camellia flavida var. flavida
- Family: Theaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales, it is classified under the family Theaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Camellia, specifically as the variety flavida.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Theaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Camellia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found in the southeastern regions of China. Its natural habitat is concentrated within this specific geographical area of the country. Within these southeastern provinces, it thrives in the local environmental conditions. The distribution of this variety is quite localized to this particular part of East Asia. Consequently, researchers focusing on this species often look toward Southeast China for field studies.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Activities
Camellia flavida var. flavida has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |