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Camellia sinensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ericales ›Family: Theaceae ›Genus: Camellia

About

Camellia sinensis is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree whose leaves and leaf buds are used to produce tea. It is of the genus Camellia (Chinese: 茶花; pinyin: Cháhuā, literally: "tea flower") of flowering plants in the family Theaceae. Common names include "tea plant", "tea shrub", and "tea tree" (not to be confused with Melaleuca alternifolia, the source of tea tree oil, or Leptospermum scoparium, the New Zealand teatree).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tea?
The scientific name of tea is Camellia sinensis.
What is the conservation status of tea?
The tea has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
What kingdom does tea belong to?
tea belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does tea belong to?
tea belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does tea belong to?
tea belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does tea belong to?
tea belongs to the order Ericales.
What family does tea belong to?
tea belongs to the family Theaceae.
What genus does tea belong to?
tea belongs to the genus Camellia.