Itea rhamnoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harv.) Kubitzki
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Fam. Gen. Vasc. Pl. [Kubitzki] 9: 203. 2007
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421773
Common Names
- Itea rhamnoides
- Rhamnus-like Itea
- Rhamnus-like Virginia Willow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Itea rhamnoides (also called 'Rhamnoid Itea', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, pointed leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, well-drained soils in mountain and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Itea rhamnoides is a small shrub with white flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is also used for its attractive foliage and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Itea rhamnoides is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Itea rhamnoides is a shrub native to East Asia. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination can take up to two months.
Where to Find Itea rhamnoides
Itea rhamnoides is native to the eastern United States and Canada. It is found in moist, wooded areas, such as forests and wetlands.
Itea rhamnoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Itea rhamnoides?
Itea rhamnoides
What is the common name of Itea rhamnoides?
Rhamnoides Itea
What is the natural habitat of Itea rhamnoides?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
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
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Klaus Kubitzki (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kubitzki' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77164727-1: Based on the initial data import