Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1823
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 6: 6 (1823)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603206
Common Names
- Choisya ternata
- Mexican Orange
- Mexican Orange Blossom
Synonyms
- Choisya grandiflora Regel [unknown]
- Juliania caryophillata La Llave [unknown]
Description
Choisya ternata (also called Mexican Orange Blossom, 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 ternata 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 ternata 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 ternata 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 ternata
Choisya ternata can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Choisya ternata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Choisya ternata?
Choisya ternata
What is the common name of Choisya ternata?
Mexican Orange Blossom
What is the natural habitat of Choisya ternata?
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,