Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Species:
coronarius
ID:
466016

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 473 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465348



Common Names

  • Philadelphus Coronarius
  • Sweet Mock Orange
  • Mock Orange


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Synonyms

  • Philadelphus zeyheri Schrad. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Philadelphus umbellatus hort. ex Koehne [unknown]
  • Philadelphus pallidus Schneider [unknown]
  • Philadelphus salicifolius hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Philadelphus nanus Mill. [unknown]
  • Philadelphus caucasicus Koehne [unknown]
  • Philadelphus kochianus Koehne [unknown]
  • Philadelphus keteleeri Carrière [unknown]
  • Syringa suaveolens Moench [unknown]
  • Syringa alba Garsault [unknown]
  • Philadelphus deyrolleanus Lavallée [unknown]

Description

Philadelphus coronarius (also called 'Mock Orange', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with white, fragrant flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in open woods and hedgerows.

Uses & Benefits

Philadelphus coronarius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Philadelphus coronarius is a small, white to pale yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philadelphus coronarius is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or from seed sown in autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Philadelphus coronarius

Philadelphus coronarius is native to the temperate forests of North America.

Philadelphus coronarius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Philadelphus coronarius?

Philadelphus coronarius

What are the common names of Philadelphus coronarius?

Common names of Philadelphus coronarius include mock orange, sweet mock orange, and sweet syringa.

What are the growth requirements of Philadelphus coronarius?

Philadelphus coronarius prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

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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