Theaceae Camellia japonica L. Ha Noi, Cau Giay Distr., around point 21?02′52″ N, 105?48′05″ E, 5 m a.s.l.
Introduced, cultivated commonly as ornamental shrub in gardens, especially on the occasion of New lunar calendar Year. Small evergreen shrub, up to 1-2m tall. Colour of flowers various, depending on cultivars (white, pinkish, reddish). HAL 9059 12 Aug 2006 Photos Collectors: Phan Ke Loc, Nguyen Van Thuong & Ngo Thi Thanh Nga
Collected with the financial support from NYBG, U.S.A.