Itea yangchunensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Y.Jin
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 33: 497 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234073
Common Names
- Itea yangchunensis
- Yangchun Itea
- Yangchun Sweetspire
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Itea yangchunensis (also called Yangchun 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 yangchunensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make perfumes and fragrances.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Itea yangchunensis has small, white flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Itea yangchunensis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Itea yangchunensis
Itea yangchunensis can be found in East Asia, primarily in China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in moist, acidic soils in woodlands, bogs, and along streams.
Itea yangchunensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Itea yangchunensis?
Itea yangchunensis
What is the natural habitat of Itea yangchunensis?
Moist forests and riverbanks in China
What are the common names of Itea yangchunensis?
Yangchun itea and Chinese false spirea
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-50077916: Based on the initial data import
Shu Ying Jin (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Jin' in the authors string.