Itea parviflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 9: 153 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135933
Common Names
- Small-flowered Itea
- Small-flowered Virginia Sweetspire
- Small-flowered Sweet Spire
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Itea parviflora (also called Small-flowered 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 parviflora 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
The flower of Itea parviflora 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Itea parviflora is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position.
Where to Find Itea parviflora
Itea parviflora can be found in the mountains of Japan.
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-29101190: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.