Philadelphus falconeri
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NamePhiladelphus falconeri
Scientific NamePhiladelphus x falconeri Sargent
Common NamesMock-orange
Plant FamilyHydrangeaceae
Natural HabitatTypically found in cultivated settings or naturalized areas, preferring well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. The specimen was collected in Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, along Concord Road.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesPhiladelphus x falconeri is primarily cultivated as an ornamental shrub for its fragrant white flowers and is not known for significant traditional medicinal uses.
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Contraindications & WarningsNo known contraindications due to lack of documented medicinal use.
Cultivation NotesThis hybrid mock-orange thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is generally hardy and low-maintenance, often grown for its attractive foliage and fragrant blooms.
Raritycommon
Description
A woody shrub, likely a hybrid, characterized by opposite, ovate leaves that are larger and show abundant pubescence beneath in the axils of ribs and along principal veins. The plant bears terminal clusters of flowers.
