Itea yunnanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 10: 268 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136525
Common Names
- Yunnan Itea
- Yunnan Sweetspire
- Itea yunnanensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Itea yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Itea, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with alternate, simple leaves. It is native to China, and is found in moist forests, streambanks, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Itea yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to treat urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Itea yunnanensis is white and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Itea yunnanensis can be found in moist, shady areas in the Yunnan Province of 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-29102374: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.