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Purple Camellia

Camellia piquetiana

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Ericales (Heidekrautartige)
Family
Theaceae
Genus
Camellia
Species
Camellia piquetiana (Purple Camellia)

Similar Species in Camellia

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Öl-Teestrauch
Camellia oleifera
Least Concern
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Sasanqua-Kamelie
Camellia sasanqua
Least Concern
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Teestrauch
Camellia sinensis
Data Deficient
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Grantham's Camellia
Camellia granthamiana
Vulnerable
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Crapnell's Camellia
Camellia crapnelliana
Vulnerable
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Nepal Camellia
Camellia kissii
Least Concern
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Hong Kong Camellia
Camellia hongkongensis
Endangered
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to-tsubaki
Camellia reticulata
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple Camellia?
The scientific name of Purple Camellia is Camellia piquetiana. It belongs to the genus Camellia.
What is the conservation status of Purple Camellia?
Purple Camellia (Camellia piquetiana) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Purple Camellia belong to?
Purple Camellia (Camellia piquetiana) belongs to the genus Camellia, which is part of the taxonomic family Theaceae.
Is Purple Camellia endangered?
Yes, Purple Camellia (Camellia piquetiana) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Purple Camellia belong to?
Purple Camellia (Camellia piquetiana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Purple Camellia?
The closest relatives of Purple Camellia in the genus Camellia include Öl-Teestrauch, Sasanqua-Kamelie, Teestrauch, Crapnell's Camellia, Grantham's Camellia.

Genus Camellia — 10 Species

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Öl-Teestrauch
Camellia oleifera
LC 🐾
Sasanqua-Kamelie
Camellia sasanqua
LC 🐾
Teestrauch
Camellia sinensis
DD 🐾
Crapnell's Camellia
Camellia crapnelliana
VU 🐾
Grantham's Camellia
Camellia granthamiana
VU
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Purple Camellia
Camellia piquetiana
CR
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Nepal Camellia
Camellia kissii
LC 🐾
Hong Kong Camellia
Camellia hongkongensis
EN 🐾
to-tsubaki
Camellia reticulata
DD 🐾
Camellia
Camellia japonica
LC
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