Choisya dumosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Torr. & A.Gray) A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 23: 224 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603197
Common Names
- Choisya katherinae
- Katherine's Choisya
- Katherine's Mock Orange
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Astrophyllum dumosum Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Choisya dumosa (also called Dwarf 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 dumosa 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 dumosa var. mollis (Standl.) L.D.BensonFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Choisya dumosa 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 dumosa 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 dumosa
Choisya dumosa can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Choisya dumosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Choisya dumosa?
Choisya dumosa
What is the common name of Choisya dumosa?
Dwarf Choisya
What is the natural habitat of Choisya dumosa?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2719284: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.