Camellia grijsii

Botanical Description

Camellia grijsii is an evergreen shrub that can grow from 1 - 4 metres tall[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for its seed, which is used to extract an oil that is edible, medicinal and has a range of other uses. The plant is grown as an ornamental. Camellia grijsii is a widespread species in southeastern China. There are reports of a 30% population decline due to deforestation, dams and increased pressure from the human population. However, the extent and time frame of this decline is not fully known. More information is needed to monitor this species. The plant is classified as 'Data Deficient' 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. ].