Abstract: The newly discovered diploid type of C. reticulata was distributed in Jinshajiang valley with an elevation of 1650-2800 m, which is situated in Huaping of Yunnan province and Yanbian of Sichuan province. This diploid occured in the habitat with higher humidity. Its vege-tation was mainly consisted of evergreen broad-leaved forest and Pinus yunnanensis forest.

Key words: Camellia reticulata