Red-flowered wan-tian oil tea
Camellia polyodonta
Family: Theaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 8 m high. The leaves are leathery. They are oblong and 8-14 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. They have fine teeth along the side. The flowers occur singly and are rose-pink. They are 5-10 cm across. The fruit are capsules 5-10 cm across. The seeds are brown and 1-1.5 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests between 500-1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds - oil
How it is grown
In China plants flower in January to February and fruit in September to October.