Itea nutans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Status:
valid
Authors:
Royle
Source:
tro
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 226 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135967
Common Names
- Nodding Itea
- Nodding Virginia Sweetspire
- Nodding Sweet Spire
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Itea nutans (also called Nodding Itea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer and its leaves turn yellow in the fall. It is found in forests, woodlands, and along streams in its native region.
Uses & Benefits
Itea nutans is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make tea, which is said to have a calming effect.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Itea nutans has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Itea nutans is native to China. It can be found in the wild in moist, shady areas, and is also available from nurseries and garden centers.
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-29101288: Based on the initial data import
John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.