- Species
- Camellia nitidissima
Camellia nitidissima
High-value Endangered Golden Camellia species
C. nitidissima is declining due to over-collection and degradation of their habitat in the Fangcheng Golden Camellia National Nature Reserve (FGCNNR)
Fangcheng Golden Camellia National Nature Reserve is home to two beautiful and Endangered species of Camellia, C. nitidissima and C. euphlebia. Both species have a high ornamental, medicinal and nutritional value and are sold under the trade name Golden Camellia. Despite their socio-economic importance, the species are threatened by overharvesting of flowers and leaves and extensive removal of seedlings in the wild for trade, as well as by logging, grazing, insect pests and other diseases.
Propagating Camellias
- Establishment of 12ha restoration demonstration plot in Jiangping near FGCNNR
- Approximately 20,000 plants were propagated, which will continue to provide plants for future restoration work.
- The restoration demonstration plot presents a valuable resource to increase public awareness of the need for further species and habitat recovery work.
- As a direct result of the project, 365 households are now engaged in Golden Camellia propagation and cultivation.
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