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Tea

Camellia sinensis

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (Taiwan), North America (Jamaica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇵🇪 Peru 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇺 Mauritius

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (tumbuhan)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Camellia sinensis (Tea)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish té

French thé

German Teestrauch

Portuguese chá

Similar Species in Camellia

Critically Endangered

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Crapnell's Camellia

Camellia crapnelliana

Vulnerable

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Grantham's Camellia

Camellia granthamiana

Camellia hongkongensis

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tea?

The scientific name of Tea is Camellia sinensis. It belongs to the genus Camellia.

What is the conservation status of Tea?

Tea (Camellia sinensis) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tea live?

Tea is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (Taiwan), North America (Jamaica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Guinea, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Peru, Sao Tome and Principe.

What family does Tea belong to?

Tea (Camellia sinensis) belongs to the genus Camellia, which is part of the taxonomic family Theaceae.

What kingdom does Tea belong to?

Tea (Camellia sinensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of Tea?

The closest relatives of Tea in the genus Camellia include Camellia, tea-oil-plant, Purple Camellia, Crapnell's Camellia, Grantham's Camellia.