Camellia flavida var. flavida
Camellia flavida var. flavida · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Camellia flavida var. flavida, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Belonging to the tea family, this variety is prized in traditional medicine for its bioactive compounds. It offers significant potential in treating various ailments, making it a subject of interest for pharmacological research.
- Family
- Theaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Camellia Grandis · Camellia Flavida F. Polypetala · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Camellia flavida var. flavidaSynonyms
- Camellia grandis
- Camellia flavida f. polypetala
- Camellia longgangensis
- Camellia longgangensis var. grandis
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| China | China Southeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Camellia flavida var. flavida has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Seed
- Journal of the science of food and agriculture
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.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Bioresource technology
Preparations
Camellia flavida var. flavida has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include fermented tea, tea extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fermented tea | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tea extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fermented tea
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Tea extracts
- Bioresource technology