Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) B.L.Burtt & A.W.Hill
Source:
cmp
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) , n.s., 1: 254 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603193
Common Names
- Choisya arizonica
- Arizona Choisya
- Arizona Mock Orange
Synonyms
- Poupartia fordii Hemsl. [unknown]
- Poupartia axillaris (Roxb.) King & Prain [unknown]
- Spondias axillaris Roxb. [unknown]
- Spondias axillaris pubinervis Rehder & E.H.Wilson [unknown]
- Rhus bodinieri H.Lév. [unknown]
- Choerospondias axillaris axillaris [unknown]
Description
Choisya axillaris (also called Axillary Choisya, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Uses & Benefits
Choerospondias axillaris is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and easy care requirements. It is also used in landscaping as a ground cover or in containers. It can be used to create a tropical effect in the garden and can be used to add texture and color to a garden. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Choerospondias axillaris has white flowers with yellowish green stripes and a yellowish green center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Choerospondias axillaris is a terrestrial plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed.
Where to Find Choerospondias axillaris
Choisya axillaris can be found in Mexico and the southwestern United States.
Choerospondias axillaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Choerospondias axillaris?
Choerospondias axillaris
What is the common name of Choerospondias axillaris?
Axillary Choerospondias
What is the natural habitat of Choerospondias axillaris?
It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Species in the Choerospondias genus
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,