Status:
valid
Authors:
S.M.Hwang
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Austro Sin. 7: 7 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233998
Common Names
- Tetragon Philadelphus
- Four-angled Mock Orange
- Four-angled Sweet Breath of Spring
Description
Philadelphus tetragonus (also called Tetragonous 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 tetragonus is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Philadelphus tetragonus has a single, white flower with a yellow center. Seed: The seed of Philadelphus tetragonus is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Philadelphus tetragonus are small, with bright green leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Philadelphus tetragonus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a cold frame. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Philadelphus tetragonus
Philadelphus tetragonus is native to the temperate regions of Asia.
Philadelphus tetragonus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Philadelphus tetragonus?
Philadelphus tetragonus
What type of plant is Philadelphus tetragonus?
Deciduous shrub
Where is Philadelphus tetragonus native to?
China
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,