Itea kwangsiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.T.Chang
Source:
tro
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Sunyatseni 1959(2): 30 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263641
Common Names
- Kwangsiensis Itea
- Kwangsiensis
- Itea Kwangsiensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Itea kwangsiensis (also called Red Ripple, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has thick, succulent, heart-shaped leaves with a waxy texture and reddish-brown stems. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil.
Uses & Benefits
Itea kwangsiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Itea kwangsiensis flowers are white and have a distinct shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Itea kwangsiensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the seeds have germinated. To propagate by cuttings, take a stem cutting with at least two leaves and place it in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Itea kwangsiensis
Itea kwangsiensis is native to East Asia and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Itea kwangsiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Itea kwangsiensis?
Itea kwangsiensis
What is the common name of Itea kwangsiensis?
Kwangsiensis Itea
What is the natural habitat of Itea kwangsiensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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-50209441: Based on the initial data import
Ho Tseng Chang (b.1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.T.Chang' in the authors string.