Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Species:
incanus
ID:
1136698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koehne

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 45: 562 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136036



Common Names

  • Philadelphus incanus
  • Hoary Mock-Orange
  • Hoary Syringa


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Description

Philadelphus incanus (also called Mock Orange, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the alpine and subalpine regions of East Asia. It has small, oval leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, rocky slopes, and alpine grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Philadelphus incanus is an ornamental plant that is used in rock gardens and borders. It is also used to create ground cover and can be used to stabilize slopes. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Philadelphus incanus var. mitsai (S.Y.Hu) S.M.Hwang
Philadelphus incanus var. baileyi Rehder

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Philadelphus incanus has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Philadelphus incanus

Philadelphus incanus is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It can be found in the wild in moist, shady areas, and is also available from nurseries and garden centers.

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,