Iteaceae

Itea L.

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 24 January 2026
  1. Itea macrophylla Wall., Fl. Ind. (Carey & Wallich) 2 (1824) 419; Merrill, EPFP 2 (1923) 219. = Itea luzonensis Elmer, LPB 2 (1908) 528; Type: Elmer 7484, Luzon: Tayabas, Lucban, Mt. Banahao, 2400ft, May-1906. Distribution: Bangladesh, Borneo, China, Java, Laos, Lesser Sunda Isls, Malay Peninsula, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam. CEBU, LEYTE, LUZON: Abra, Bataan, Benguet, Camarines Sur, Ifugao, Laguna, Mountain Province, Nueva Vizcaya, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon (photos), Davao de Oro (photos), Lanao del Sur, MINDORO, NEGROS. Notes: Widespread throughout the Philippines. Medium elevation forests. 0-1350m. Native.
  2. Itea maesifolia Elmer, LPB 2 (1908) 528; Merrill, EPFP 2 (1923) 220; Type: Elmer 7566, Luzon: Tayabas, Lucban, May-1906. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE, LUZON: Laguna, Quezon. Notes: Forests. 1000-1300m. Native.

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