Camellia petelotii
Camellia petelotii, commonly known as the flowering tea plant, is a remarkable medicinal species native to East Asia. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, it is extensively used in traditional medicine to reduce inflammation, support cardiovascular health, and promote cellular regeneration, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and vitality.
- Scientific name: Camellia petelotii
- 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 species Camellia petelotii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Theaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Camellia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Camellia petelotii, is known by several distinct common names depending on the language and region. In Turkish, it is referred to as Altın kamelya, while in Chinese, it is most frequently called 亮叶离蕊茶 (including the variants 亮叶离蕊茶 for zh, zh-cn, and zh-hans). Additionally, in Taiwan, it is commonly known as 金花茶 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| tr | Altın kamelya | Wikidata |
| zh | 亮叶离蕊茶 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 亮叶离蕊茶 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 金花茶 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 亮叶离蕊茶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 金花茶 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific and relatively limited geographical range within East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is primarily concentrated in the Southeast region. The distribution extends further south into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it can be found growing naturally within the country of Vietnam. Together, these areas define the known habitat for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Camellia petelotii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include eupachinilide I.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| eupachinilide I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |