Itea oldhamii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.K.Schneid.
Source:
tro
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Ill. Handb. Laubholzk. 1: 396. 1905
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136048
Common Names
- Itea oldhamii
- Oldham's Itea
- Oldham's Virginia-Willow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Itea oldhamii (also called Oldham's Itea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the alpine and subalpine regions of East Asia. It has small, oval leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, rocky slopes, and alpine grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Itea oldhamii is an ornamental plant that is used in rock gardens and borders. It is also used to create ground cover and can be used to stabilize slopes. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Itea oldhamii is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Itea oldhamii is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Itea oldhamii
Itea oldhamii 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-29101551: Based on the initial data import
Camillo Karl Schneider (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Schneid.' in the authors string.