Itea coriacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Y.C.Wu
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 71: 177 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221578
Common Names
- Itea coriacea
- Coriacea Itea
- Coriacea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Itea coriacea (also called leathery itea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to Central and South America. It has a creeping habit and small, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Itea coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Itea coriacea has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Itea coriacea is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, shady conditions and should be planted in a well-draining soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep the soil slightly moist. Fertilize the plant every few months with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Itea coriacea
Itea coriacea can be found in the temperate forests of China.
Species in the Itea genus
Itea japonica, Itea virginica, Itea parviflora, Itea nutans, Itea oldhamii, Itea chinensis, Itea amoena, Itea yunnanensis, Itea coriacea, Itea riparia, Itea ilicifolia, Itea macrophylla, Itea kiukiangensis, Itea glutinosa, Itea yangchunensis, Itea indochinensis, Itea omeiensis, Itea tenuinervia, Itea maesifolia, Itea kwangsiensis, Itea rhamnoides,
Species in the Iteaceae family
Itea japonica, Itea virginica, Itea parviflora, Itea nutans, Itea oldhamii, Itea chinensis, Itea amoena, Itea yunnanensis, Itea coriacea, Itea riparia, Itea ilicifolia, Itea macrophylla, Itea kiukiangensis, Itea glutinosa, Itea yangchunensis, Itea indochinensis, Itea omeiensis, Itea tenuinervia, Itea maesifolia, Itea kwangsiensis, Itea rhamnoides, Pterostemon mexicanus, Pterostemon rotundifolius, Pterostemon bravoanus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50009330: Based on the initial data import
Yin Chan(Ch'An) Wu (1901-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.Wu' in the authors string.