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 Edit this 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

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  1. ^ Trees & Shrubs Brit. Isles 3: 66 (1933)
  2. ^ a b "Camellia saluenensis Stapf ex Bean". Plants of the World Online. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2017. Archived from the original on 17 April 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Camellia 'Cornish Snow' (cuspidata × saluenensis)". The Royal Horticultural Society. Archived from the original on 27 October 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2020. Synonyms: Camellia japonica 'Cornish Snow'; Camellia × williamsii 'Cornish Snow'
  4. ^ "Camellia 'Inspiration' (reticulata × saluenensis)". The Royal Horticultural Society. Archived from the original on 27 October 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2020. Synonyms: Camellia × williamsii 'Inspiration'