Camellia oleifera (Theaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Camellia oleifera
Evergreen shrub
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The Camellia oleifera plant species is found in E. Asia - China It is a member of the Theaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Camellia oleifera
Family:  Theaceae
Author:  Abel.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4   Mature Width:  1.5

Habitat:  Thickets, banks of streams and foothills, to 1300 metres[109].

General Uses: A non-drying oil is obtained from the seed - used in textile manufacture, soap making and as an illuminant[1, 11, 166, 178]. The oil consists mainly of olein. It is not subject to polymerize or oxidize, nor does it form solids at low temperatures[174]. A grey dye is obtained from the pink or red petals[168]. The seed cake has insecticidal activity[218].

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