Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Species:
calcicola
ID:
1265287

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Y.Hu

Source:
tro

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 35: 332 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264625



Common Names

  • Philadelphus calcicola
  • Calcicola Mock Orange
  • Calcicola Philadelphus


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Description

Philadelphus calcicola (also called Calcicola Mock Orange, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Philadelphus calcicola is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of food, fuel, and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Philadelphus calcicola is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philadelphus calcicola is an evergreen shrub that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in spring and keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Propagation can also be done by cuttings.

Where to Find Philadelphus calcicola

Philadelphus calcicola is native to Mexico and can be found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.

Philadelphus calcicola FAQ

What are the common names of Philadelphus calcicola?

Philadelphus calcicola is commonly known as the calcareous mock orange.

Where does Philadelphus calcicola grow?

Philadelphus calcicola is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Philadelphus calcicola?

Philadelphus calcicola is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall and wide.

Species in the Philadelphus genus

Philadelphus tenuifolius, Philadelphus myrtoides, Philadelphus pubescens, Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus delavayi, Philadelphus hirsutus, Philadelphus inodorus, Philadelphus lewisii, Philadelphus maculatus, Philadelphus mearnsii, Philadelphus microphyllus, Philadelphus serpyllifolius, Philadelphus texensis, Philadelphus tomentosus, Philadelphus mexicanus, Philadelphus schrenkii, Philadelphus incanus, Philadelphus pekinensis, Philadelphus satsumi, Philadelphus sericanthus, Philadelphus brachybotrys, Philadelphus tsianschanensis, Philadelphus laxiflorus, Philadelphus purpurascens, Philadelphus kansuensis, Philadelphus reevesianus, Philadelphus dasycalyx, Philadelphus kunmingensis, Philadelphus lushuiensis, Philadelphus tetragonus, Philadelphus caudatus, Philadelphus subcanus, Philadelphus henryi, Philadelphus zhejiangensis, Philadelphus calvescens, Philadelphus affinis, Philadelphus karwinskyanus, Philadelphus calcicola, Philadelphus asperifolius, Philadelphus coulteri, Philadelphus pueblanus, Philadelphus pringlei, Philadelphus sargentianus,

Species in the Hydrangeaceae family

Carpenteria californica, Deutzia albida, Deutzia aspera, Deutzia baroniana, Deutzia bhutanensis, Deutzia bomiensis, Deutzia breviloba, Deutzia bungoensis, Deutzia calycosa, Deutzia cinerascens, Deutzia compacta, Deutzia coriacea, Deutzia corymbosa, Deutzia crassidentatus, Deutzia crassifolia, Deutzia crenata, Deutzia cymuligera, Deutzia discolor, Deutzia esquirolii, Deutzia faberi, Deutzia floribunda, Deutzia glabrata, Deutzia glauca, Deutzia glaucophylla, Deutzia glomeruliflora, Deutzia gracilis, Deutzia grandiflora, Deutzia hatusimae, Deutzia henryi, Deutzia heterophylla, Deutzia hookeriana, Deutzia hypoglauca, Deutzia longifolia, Deutzia macrantha, Deutzia maximowicziana, Deutzia mexicana, Deutzia mollis, Deutzia monbeigii, Deutzia muliensis, Deutzia multiradiata, Deutzia nanchuanensis, Deutzia naseana, Deutzia ningpoensis, Deutzia oaxacana, Deutzia obtusilobata, Deutzia occidentalis, Deutzia ogatai, Deutzia paniculata, Deutzia parviflora, Deutzia pilosa,

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