Theaceae FAMILY Vulnerable

Camellia formosensis

Edibility

3/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Camellia formosensis is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 8 metres tall[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ]. The plant is commonly harvested from the wild for local use and for sale as a tea. Camellia formosensis is endemic to Taiwan. The estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) is 6,096 km2. There are five to 10 locations. It has undergone decline in the past due to deforestation and is still at threat due to collection of mature individuals for transplantation for tea. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - Taiwan

HabitatFound at elevations from 800 - 1,800 metres[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].