IDENTIFYING SCIENTIFIC NAMES OF SOME MAIN CAMELLIA SPECIES PLANTED IN NORTHERN PROVINCES OF VIETNAM.

Abstract

           Camellia species have been planted in Northern Vietnam for oil. However, their scientific names have not identified yet. In this study, scientific names of some main Camellia species have been identified based on morphological and anatomical descriptions, and analysis of genetic diversity. The results have indicated that three main camellia species planted in Northern Vietnam are Camellia sasanqua Thunb., Camellia oleifera Abel and Camellia vietnamensis Huang ex Hu. Camellia. Sasanqua Thumb has been widely planted in Nghe An province. Camellia oleifera Abel is popular in Phu Tho, Lai Chau, Lang Son and Thanh Hoa provinces, while Camellia. Vietnamensis Huang ex Hu has been planted in Quang Ninh province. These three camellia species yield high productivity with good oil quality. It is recommended that seed selection and propagation for these species should be much considered to promote camellia development for higher quality in the future.