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
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.
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
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,