Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 27: 224 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603205
Common Names
- Choisya palmeri
- Palmer's Choisya
- Palmer's Mock Orange
Description
Choisya palmeri (also called Palmer's 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 palmeri 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Choisya palmeri has white, fragrant flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Choisya palmeri 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 palmeri
Choisya palmeri can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Choisya palmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Choisya palmeri?
Choisya palmeri
What is the common name of Choisya palmeri?
Palmer's Choisya
What is the natural habitat of Choisya palmeri?
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,