Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maesifolia
ID:
1264299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 2: 528 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263637

Common Names

  • Maesifolia Itea
  • Maesifolia
  • Itea Maesifolia

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Description

Itea maesifolia (also called Red Ripple, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has thick, succulent, heart-shaped leaves with a waxy texture and reddish-brown stems. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Itea maesifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Itea maesifolia flowers are white and have a distinct shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Itea maesifolia is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the seeds have germinated. To propagate by cuttings, take a stem cutting with at least two leaves and place it in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the cutting has rooted.

Where to Find Itea maesifolia

Itea maesifolia is native to East Asia and can be found in tropical forests.

Itea maesifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Itea maesifolia?

Itea maesifolia

What is the common name of Itea maesifolia?

Maesifolia Itea

What is the natural habitat of Itea maesifolia?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests