The difference between Camellia oleifera and Camellia

1. Leaf Difference

The leaves of Camellia oleifera are solitary and alternate; the petioles are 4 to 7 mm long and pubescent, the leaves are thickly leathery, and the leaves are ovate-elliptical or ovate in shape, about 3.5 to 9 cm long and 1.8 to 4.2 cm wide, with obtuse apex, cuneate base, and finely serrated edges.

Camellia leaves are leathery, oval, 5 to 10 cm long and 2.5 to 5 cm wide, with a slightly pointed tip, a broad cuneate base, and finely serrated edges.

2. Flower Differences

The flowers of Camellia oleifera are bisexual, usually 1 to 3 flowers grow at the top of branches or in the axils of leaves, with a diameter of 3 to 5 mm, sessile, usually 5 sepals, which are nearly round, and 5 to 7 petals, which are white.

Camellia flowers are terminal, red, sessile, and have 6 to 7 petals. The outer 2 petals are nearly round and about 2 cm long, while the inner 5 petals are obovate and about 3 to 4.5 cm long.