Itea riparia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Collett & Hemsl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 28: 57 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234067
Common Names
- Itea riparia
- Virginia Willow
- Sweetspire
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Itea riparia (also called Riverbank Itea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers in spring. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Itea riparia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make perfumes and fragrances.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Itea riparia has white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Itea riparia is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a cold frame. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Itea riparia
Itea riparia can be found in North America, primarily in the southeastern United States and eastern Canada. It is found in moist, acidic soils in woodlands, bogs, and along streams.
Itea riparia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Itea riparia?
Itea riparia
What type of plant is Itea riparia?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Itea riparia native to?
China
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-50077908: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Henry Collett (1836-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Collett' in the authors string.