Camellia sinensis Tea plant (Theaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Camellia sinensis
Tea plant
Evergreen shrub
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The Camellia sinensis plant species is found in E. Asia - China? Exact origin is uncertain. It is a member of the Theaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tea plant. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. bohea. C. thea. C. theifera. Thea sinensis.

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Latin Name:  Camellia sinensis
Common Name:  Tea plant
Family:  Theaceae
Author:  (L.)O.Kuntze.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4   Mature Width:  2.5

Habitat:  Shaded areas[192] at an elevation of 2100 - 2700 metres in Yunnan[11].

General Uses: An essential oil is distilled from the fermented and dried leaves[238]. It is used in perfumery and in commercial food flavouring[238]. A grey dye is obtained from the pink or red petals[168]. The leaves contain 13 - 18% tannin[223]. The leaves also contain quercetin, a dyestuff that, when found in other plants, is much used as a dye[223]. The quantitiy of quercetin is not given[K]. Wood - moderately hard, close and even grained. It is very good for walking sticks[158].

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