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Philadelphus microphyllus

Desert Mock Orange, Littleleaf Mock Orange
Other regional names: Littleleaf Mockorange
  • Littleleaf Mockorange
Also known as: Philadelphus argenteus Rydb. +15 more
  • Philadelphus argenteus Rydb.
  • Philadelphus argyrocalyx var. argenteus (Rydb.) Engl.
  • Philadelphus microphyllus f. zionensis C.L.Hitchc.
  • Philadelphus microphyllus subsp. argenteus (Rydb.) C.L.Hitchc.
  • Philadelphus microphyllus subsp. occidentalis (A.Nelson) C.L.Hitchc.
  • Philadelphus microphyllus subsp. typicus C.L.Hitchc.
  • Philadelphus microphyllus var. argenteus (Rydb.) Kearney & Peebles
  • Philadelphus microphyllus var. linearis S.Y.Hu
  • Philadelphus microphyllus var. minutus (Rydb.) Hu
  • Philadelphus microphyllus var. minutus (Rydb.) S.Y.Hu
  • Philadelphus microphyllus var. occidentalis (A.Nelson) Dorn
  • Philadelphus microphyllus var. ovatus S.Y.Hu
  • Philadelphus minutus Rydb.
  • Philadelphus nitidus A.Nelson
  • Philadelphus occidentalis A.Nelson
  • Philadelphus occidentalis var. minutus (Rydb.) S.Y.Hu
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Hydrangeaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.

Philadelphus microphyllus (commonly known as Desert Mock Orange or Littleleaf Mock Orange) is a shrub belonging to the Hydrangeaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Colorado, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, Wyoming

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Uzbekistan
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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