Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
1234636

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Koehne) Rehder

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Deutsch. Dendrol. Ges. 1915(24): 220 1916

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233974



Common Names

  • Philadelphus purpurascens
  • Purpurascens Philadelphus
  • Purpurascens Mock Orange


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Description

Philadelphus purpurascens (also called Purple 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 purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Philadelphus purpurascens var. venustus (Koehne) S.Y.Hu
Philadelphus purpurascens var. szechuanensis (W.P.Fang) S.M.Hwang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Philadelphus purpurascens 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philadelphus purpurascens is a deciduous 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 full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Philadelphus purpurascens

Philadelphus purpurascens is native to the temperate regions of Asia.

Philadelphus purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Philadelphus purpurascens?

Philadelphus purpurascens

What is the natural habitat of Philadelphus purpurascens?

Forests and scrub in China

What are the common names of Philadelphus purpurascens?

Purple 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50077577: Based on the initial data import
Bernhard Adalbert Emil Koehne (1848-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koehne' in the authors string.
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.