Choisya arizonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 27: 222 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603195
Common Names
- Choisya dumosa
- Dwarf Choisya
- Dwarf Mock Orange
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Choisya dumosa arizonica (Standl.) L.D.Benson [unknown]
Description
Choisya arizonica (also called Arizona Choisya, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Uses & Benefits
Choisya arizonica is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and easy care requirements. It is also used in landscaping as a ground cover or in containers. It can be used to create a tropical effect in the garden and can be used to add texture and color to a garden. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Choisya arizonica var. amplophylla ToolinFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Choisya arizonica has white, fragrant flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Choisya arizonica is a terrestrial plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed.
Where to Find Choisya arizonica
Choisya arizonica can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Choisya arizonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Choisya arizonica?
Choisya arizonica
What is the common name of Choisya arizonica?
Arizona Choisya
What is the natural habitat of Choisya arizonica?
It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Species in the Choisya genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:57037-2: Based on the initial data import