Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinii
ID:
1240415

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Y.C.Wu) Sealy

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 176: t. 510 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239753



Common Names

  • Stewartia Sinii
  • Sini Stewartia
  • Sini Tea Tree


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Description

Stewartia sinii (also called Stewartia sinensis, among many other common names) is a small tree with dark green foliage and white flowers. It is native to East Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Stewartia sinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stewartia sinii has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stewartia sinii is a deciduous tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height and has a spreading, rounded crown. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be collected in the fall and stored in a cool, dry place until spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss.

Where to Find Stewartia sinii

Stewartia sinii is native to East Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, and Russia.

Stewartia sinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stewartia sinii?

Stewartia sinii

What is the common name of Stewartia sinii?

Sini's Stewartia

What is the natural habitat of Stewartia sinii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia

Species in the Theaceae family

Apterosperma oblata, Archboldiodendron calosericeum, Balthasaria mannii, Balthasaria schliebenii, Camellia intermedia, Camellia maoniushanensis, Camellia amplexifolia, Camellia anlungensis, Camellia assimiloides, Camellia aurea, Camellia azalea, Camellia candida, Camellia caudata, Camellia chekiangoleosa, Camellia chrysanthoides, Camellia connata, Camellia corallina, Camellia cordifolia, Camellia costata, Camellia costei, Camellia crapnelliana, Camellia crassicolumna, Camellia crassipes, Camellia crassiphylla, Camellia cupiformis, Camellia cuspidata, Camellia dongnaicensis, Camellia dormoyana, Camellia drupifera, Camellia edithae, Camellia elongata, Camellia euphlebia, Camellia euryoides, Camellia fascicularis, Camellia flava, Camellia flavida, Camellia fleuryi, Camellia fluviatilis, Camellia fraterna, Camellia furfuracea, Camellia gaudichaudii, Camellia gilbertii, Camellia glabricostata, Camellia gracilipes, Camellia grandibracteata, Camellia granthamiana, Camellia grijsii, Camellia gymnogyna, Camellia hekouensis, Camellia hiemalis,

References

Joseph Robert Sealy (1907-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sealy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830456-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].