Itea glutinosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
tro
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 58: 91 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234072
Common Names
- Itea glutinosa
- Sticky Itea
- Sticky Sweetspire
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Itea glutinosa (also called Glutinous 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 glutinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make perfumes and fragrances.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Itea glutinosa 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 glutinosa is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a cold frame. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Itea glutinosa
Itea glutinosa 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 glutinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Itea glutinosa?
Itea glutinosa
What is the natural habitat of Itea glutinosa?
Moist forests and riverbanks in China
What are the common names of Itea glutinosa?
Glutinous 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-50077915: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.