Choisya ternata

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Choisya ternata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Choisya
Species:
C. ternata
Binomial name
Choisya ternata
Kunth[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Choisya grandiflora Regel
  • Juliania caryophillata La Llave & Lex.

Choisya ternata is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae,[1] known as Mexican orange blossom or Mexican orange.

Description

Choisya ternata is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. Its leaves have three leaflets (hence ternata) and are aromatic, releasing a smell reminiscent of basil when crushed.[2] The white flowers are scented, appearing in spring (sometimes with limited repeat flowering in autumn).[3]

Distribution and habitat

Choisya ternata originates from Mexico. It is drought tolerant, preferring well drained soils.[3]

Cultivation

Choisya 'Aztec Pearl'

Choisya ternata is widely grown as an ornamental shrub in suitable climates. It tolerates temperatures down to −10 °C (14 °F) but is severely damaged by temperatures lower than −15 °C (5 °F). It responds well to pruning and shaping.[3]

In addition to the species, a number of cultivars are grown, including the golden-leaved C. ternata 'Lich' (usually sold under the name Sundance),[4] and the inter-specific hybrid C. 'Aztec Pearl' (C. dumosa var. arizonica × C. ternata).[5] The species and these two cultivars have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Phytochemistry

Many

pain-killing effects in mice.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Choisya ternata", The Plant List, retrieved 2016-08-02
  2. ^ "Mexican mock orange - KPU Plant DB". plantdatabase.kpu.ca. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  3. ^
    ISBN 0-330-30258-2
  4. ^ "Choisya ternata Sundance = 'Lich' (PBR)", Plant Selector, Royal Horticultural Society, archived from the original on 2012-12-24, retrieved 2016-08-02
  5. ^ "Choisya × dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl'", Plant Selector, Royal Horticultural Society, archived from the original on 2012-12-24, retrieved 2016-08-02
  6. PMID 17728865
  7. PMID 21420481
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