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Camellia japonica
Camellia
Evergreen shrub
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The Camellia japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Theaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Camellia. Some home gardeners know the variety as Thea japonica.

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Latin Name:  Camellia japonica
Common Name:  Camellia
Family:  Theaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:  8
 
Habitat:  Woods in hills and down to sea level near the coast in C. and S. Japan[58].



Medicinal Information:  The flowers are astringent, antihaemorrhagic, haemostatic, salve and tonic[178, 218]. When mixed with sesame oil they are used in the treatment of burns and scalds[218]. The plant has shown anticancer activity[218].

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