Philadelphus microphyllus
Branch with flowers
The small-leaved mock orange ( Philadelphus microphyllus ) is a small shrub of the family of hydrangea plants ( Hydrangeaceae ). Its natural range is in the southwest of the United States.
Description
The small-leaved Mock Orange is an up to 1.5 meters high, graceful shrub with maroon, flaking bark. Young shoots are initially pressed hairy and bald and shiny reddish brown later. The axillary buds are safe. The leaves are simple, the leaf blade is 1 to 2 inches long, ovate - elliptic to oblong- lanceolate, acuminate with wide wedge base and ganzrandigem margin. The upper leaf surface is glossy dark green, the underside is blue- green and usually striegel hairy.
The flowers are usually solitary. They are 2 to 2.5 inches wide and very strong scented. The calyx is bald and has lance-shaped sepals. The pure white petals are arranged crosswise, wrong -oblong - ovate with round and ausgerandeter tip. The stylus is slightly shorter than the approximately 32 stamens. The species flowers in June.
Distribution and ecology
The natural range is located in the U.S. states of Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah, and Baja California Norte in Mexico. The species grows in steppes and dry forests on moderately dry to moderately moist, slightly acidic to alkaline, sandy- loamy to loamy, fertile soil in full sun to light shade locations. It is heat- loving and usually frost hardy.
Systematics and history of research
The small-leaved mock orange ( Philadelphus microphyllus ) is a species in the genus of shrubs pipes ( Philadelphus ) in the family of hydrangea plants ( Hydrangeaceae ), subfamily Hydrangeoideae, Tribe Philadelpheae. The species was first described by Asa Gray in 1849.
Use
The small-leaved mock orange is rarely used because of its decorative and fragrant flowers as an ornamental plant.