Itea omeiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.K.Schneid.
Source:
tro
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 3: 421 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234278
Common Names
- Itea omeiensis
- Omeiensis Itea
- Omei's Itea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Itea omeiensis (also called Omei Itea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has glossy green leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Itea omeiensis is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Itea omeiensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seed pods. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Itea omeiensis is an easy-to-grow shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C).
Where to Find Itea omeiensis
Itea omeiensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Sichuan, and Yunnan.
Itea omeiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Itea omeiensis?
Itea omeiensis
What is the common name of Itea omeiensis?
Omei Sweet Spire
What type of plant is Itea omeiensis?
Shrub
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-50078503: Based on the initial data import
Camillo Karl Schneider (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Schneid.' in the authors string.