Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Species:
sericanthus
ID:
1221247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koehne

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 45: 561 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220585



Common Names

  • Philadelphus Sericanthus
  • Sericanthus Mock-Orange
  • Sericanthus Philadelphus


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Description

Philadelphus sericanthus (also called Sericanthus Mock Orange, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to China and Japan. It has small, white flowers that are fragrant and bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Philadelphus sericanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Philadelphus sericanthus var. kulingensis (Koehne) Hand.-Mazz.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Philadelphus sericanthus has white to pink flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philadelphus sericanthus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Philadelphus sericanthus

Philadelphus sericanthus is native to western China.

Philadelphus sericanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Philadelphus sericanthus?

Philadelphus sericanthus

What is the common name of Philadelphus sericanthus?

Silky Mock Orange

What is the natural habitat of Philadelphus sericanthus?

It is native to China and grows in forests, scrub, and grasslands

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,