Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Y.Hu
Source:
tro
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 35: 332 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286053
Common Names
- Philadelphus pringlei
- Pringle's Philadelphus
- Pringle's Mock Orange
Description
Philadelphus pringlei (also called Pringle's Mock Orange, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Hydrangeaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is a medium-sized shrub with a rounded crown and a short trunk. The leaves are opposite, simple, and glabrous. The flowers are white and fragrant. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Philadelphus pringlei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of edible oil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Philadelphus pringlei has small, white flowers that are followed by small, black seeds. Seedlings are slender and have three, erect leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Philadelphus pringlei is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Philadelphus pringlei
Philadelphus pringlei is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Philadelphus pringlei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Philadelphus pringlei?
Philadelphus pringlei
What is the common name of Philadelphus pringlei?
Pringle's Mock Orange
What is the natural habitat of Philadelphus pringlei?
Woodlands and thickets in Mexico
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,