Species
Choisya ternata
Etymology
ternata: triplets
Common Name(s)
Mexican orange blossum
Authority
Choisya ternata Kunth
Family
Rutaceae
Brief Description
Compact suckering shrub; dark-green trifoliate leaves in opposite pairs, fragrant when crushed; flowers 5-petaled, white, fragrant. Suckers can extend beyond planted specimens (e.g. under paths) and may be long-persistent in gardens after shrubs are removed.
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs
Habitat
Prefers well-drained sunny sites. Withstands light frost.
Features
"The flowers are star-shaped, 3–5 cm (1.2–2.0 in) diameter, with 4-7 white petals [mostly 5], 8-15 stamens and a green stigma; they are produced throughout the late spring and summer. The fruit is a leathery two to six sectioned capsule.' Wikipedia
Flowering
Spring and early summer
Flower Colours
White
Propagation Technique
Root divisions
Year Naturalised
2002
Origin
Mexico
Reason for Introduction
Ornamental
This page last updated on 27 Oct 2019