Hakoda, 1974, Nōkōdai Nōjōhō, No.6, p.52; SCCS., 1981, Camellia Nomenclature, p.191: A virus variegated form of Egao - Deep rose blotched white. Originated in Kurume, Fuku’oka Prefecture, Japan, by Yoshioka. Synonym: ‘Egao-nishiki’.