Camellia granthamiana

Flower name
Camellia granthamiana
Scientific name
Camellia granthamiana
AliasCamellia granthamiana, granthamiana, グランサミアナ, 大苞山茶, 葛量洪茶, グランサム椿
Place of origin Hong Kong
Place of floweringBotanical Gardens, Specific area
Flowering seasonJanuary, February, March, April, November, December
Language of flowers"Nobility" and "Elegance"

What is Camellia granthamiana

Grantham Camellia (Scientific Name: Camellia granthamiana) is an evergreen small tree of the genus Camellia in the family Theaceae, endemic to Hong Kong.
In Chinese, it is also known as "大苞山茶" (Dà bāo shān chá) or "葛量洪茶" (Gé liàng hóng chá).
The tree grows up to 8 meters tall. Its green, leathery, elliptical leaves with serrated edges are attached to the ends of petioles.
From December to April, it produces large, single white flowers with a diameter of 10–14 cm at the tips of its branches. The style is about 2 cm long.
After flowering, spherical capsules develop.
Unfortunately, it is classified as an endangered species.

Origin of the Name Grantham Camellia
This species was discovered in 1955 on Tai Mo Shan in Hong Kong and was named in honor of the then-Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Alexander William George Hardie Grantham (March 15, 1899 – October 4, 1978).

Flower Language of Grantham Camellia
"Nobility" and "Elegance"

General Name: Grantham Camellia
Scientific Name: Camellia granthamiana
Other Name: Camellia Granthamiana
Chinese Name: 大苞山茶 (Dà bāo shān chá), 葛量洪茶 (Gé liàng hóng chá)
Classification: Plantae, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Ericales, Theaceae, Camellia, Grantham Camellia species
Tree Height: 8 m
Petiole Length: 0.8–1.2 cm
Leaf Texture: Leathery
Leaf Shape: Elliptical
Leaf Color: Green
Leaf Edge: Serrated
Flowering Period: December–April
Number of Petals: 8
Flower Diameter: 10–14 cm
Color: White
Style Length: 2 cm
Shape of Bracts and Sepals: Circular
Fruit Type: Capsule
Fruit Shape: Spherical
Uses: Garden planting, potted plants, tea flowers
Note: Endangered plant of Hong Kong.