Itea kiukiangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Huang & S.C.Huang
Source:
tro
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Fl. Yunnanica 1: 105 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234071
Common Names
- Itea kiukiangensis
- Kiukiang Itea
- Kiukiang Sweetspire
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Itea kiukiangensis (also called Kiukiang Itea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers in spring. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Itea kiukiangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make perfumes and fragrances.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Itea kiukiangensis has small, white flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Itea kiukiangensis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a cold frame. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Itea kiukiangensis
Itea kiukiangensis can be found in East Asia, primarily in China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in moist, acidic soils in woodlands, bogs, and along streams.
Itea kiukiangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Itea kiukiangensis?
Itea kiukiangensis
What type of plant is Itea kiukiangensis?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Itea kiukiangensis native to?
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-50077914: Based on the initial data import
Cheng Chiu Huang (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Huang' in the authors string.
Shu Chung Huang (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Huang' in the authors string.