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Camellia japonica Camellia Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) 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. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses 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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