Itea japonica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 164 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732856
Common Names
- Japanese Itea
- Itea japonica
- Itea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Itea japonica (also called Japanese Itea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit, native to Japan. It grows in open forests and woodlands, often in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Itea japonica is a popular ornamental shrub, often used as a hedge or border plant in gardens. Its flowers are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Itea japonica is a white-pink, star-shaped head, with a long, thin stem. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Itea japonica is a hardy evergreen shrub that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is tolerant of dry conditions. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly during dry periods. Pruning is not necessary.
Where to Find Itea japonica
Itea japonica can be found in moist woodlands and along streams in Japan, Korea, and China.
Itea japonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Itea japonica?
Itea japonica
What is the common name of Itea japonica?
Japanese itea
What is the natural habitat of Itea japonica?
Woodlands, meadows, and grassy slopes
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
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:791735-1: Based on the initial data import