Bunga-bunga taman Malaysia
(Garden flowers of Malaysia)


Nama (Malay Name) Teh Cina
Keluarga (Family) THEACEAE
Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) Camellia sinensis
Saiz Biasa (Size) 2 cm
Nama Lain (Other Names) Chinese Tea
Jurufoto (Photographer) CS Ooi


Nota Ringkas (Short Notes)


Pokok ini berasal dari China. Ia sejenis pokok renek yang besar dan boleh mencapai tinggi tujuh meter. Bunganya putih dan sedikit harum. Boleh ditanam daripada biji atau keratan batang. Bunganya mempunyai lima kolopak, kolopak bunganya nipis, mudah rosak dan rupanya seperti kertas tisu.

The plant originated from China. It is a largh shrub and can grow up to 7 meters tall. The flowers are white and slightly scented. Can be planted fron seeds or from sten cuttings. The flowers have 5 petals, are delicate and the petals very thin, like tissue paper.


Rujukan (References)

     Buku (Books)

1.       Gardening in the Tropics; M Greensill; (1967); Evans Bros. Ltd.;
            Britain. - mukasurat (page) 123
2.       Tropica; Alfred Byrd Graf; (1978, 1981); Roehrs Company; USA.
            - mukasurat (page) 964, 904, 904


Inquiries     (Pertanyaan)
Ooi Chooi Seng P.P.N.,
259 Jalan 17/8,
46400 Petaling Jaya
February 2002