Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
axillaris
ID:
603861

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2719279: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Arthur William Hill (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.W.Hill' in the authors string.