Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rehder) S.Y.Hu
Source:
tro
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 36: 341 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233985
Common Names
- Mock Orange
- Sweet Breath of Spring
- Fragrant Snowball
Description
Philadelphus dasycalyx (also called Dasycalyx Mock Orange, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the western United States. It has white flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in dry, open forests, chaparral, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Philadelphus dasycalyx is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Philadelphus dasycalyx has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Philadelphus dasycalyx is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Philadelphus dasycalyx
Philadelphus dasycalyx is native to the temperate regions of Asia.
Philadelphus dasycalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Philadelphus dasycalyx?
Philadelphus dasycalyx
What is the natural habitat of Philadelphus dasycalyx?
Forests and scrub in China
What are the common names of Philadelphus dasycalyx?
Dasycalyx mock orange and Chinese mock orange
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,