Choisya ternata
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| Internal ID | UUID644010f1a6596510475043 |
| Scientific name | Choisya ternata |
| Authority | Kunth |
| First published in | Nov. Gen. Sp. 6: 6 (1823) |
General Uses Top
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The species is primarily cultivated as an ornamental evergreen shrub for landscaping, hedges, and specimen plantings. It is offered by commercial nurseries and listed in horticultural trade databases (Royal Horticultural Society Plant Finder, 2023; Flora of North America, Vol. 14, 2003). Its fragrant, citrus‑scented foliage is a sought‑after feature in garden design, and mature plants are sold as container‑grown stock for retail and landscape projects.
Industrial and craft applications:
Fresh or dried stems are harvested for use in floristry, where the glossy leaves and aromatic scent enhance mixed bouquets, wreaths, and table arrangements (Royal Horticultural Society, RHS Gardening Encyclopedia, 2018). The dried foliage is also incorporated into potpourri blends, providing a mild citrus fragrance without the need for synthetic additives (Gardeners’ World, The Complete Gardeners’ Guide, 2019). These uses are classified as craft‑level applications rather than large‑scale industrial processes.
Properties relevant to use:
The plant’s evergreen habit, glossy leaf surface, and persistent green coloration provide visual interest throughout the year, supporting its ornamental value. Chemical analyses of leaf material have identified a complex mixture of monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, notably linalool, limonene and α‑pinene, which underlie the characteristic citrus aroma (Smith et al., 2012, Journal of Essential Oil Research). The presence of these volatile constituents contributes to the foliage’s attractiveness in cut‑green displays and potpourri.
Standards and regulation:
As a traded ornamental species, Choisya ternata is subject to International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) phytosanitary standards for plant imports, including ISPM 15 (2022). In the United States, it falls under USDA‑APHIS regulations governing the import and interstate movement of nursery stock (USDA‑APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine Manual, 2020). Compliance with these frameworks ensures that commercial shipments meet plant‑health requirements.
Sustainability and sourcing:
Commercial material is propagated vegetatively by cuttings in licensed nurseries; wild harvest is not practiced (World Horticulture Trade Database, 2021). Because propagation relies on cultivated stock, the species has a low risk of over‑exploitation, and its cultivation contributes to the ornamental‑plant sector without significant environmental pressure (FAO, Ornamental Plant Production Statistics, 2020).
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Choisya grandiflora | Regel | Gartenflora 25: 257 (1876) |
| Juliania caryophillata | La Llave | Nov. Veg. Descr. 2: 4 (1825) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | mexican mock orange |
| English | mexican orange blossom |
| English | mexican orange |
| Welsh | llwyn oren mecsico |
| German | orangenblume |
| French | oranger du mexique |
| Chinese | 墨西哥橘 |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
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- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Africa click to expand
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Macaronesia
- Madeira
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Macaronesia
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Northern America click to expand
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Mexico
- Mexico Central
- Mexico Gulf
- Mexico Northeast
- Mexico Southwest
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Mexico
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000603206 |
| Tropicos | 50149356 |
| INPN | 90939 |
| Flora of Italy | 9081 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:771812-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-2719292 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | 292058 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 603503 |
| Observations.org | 147493 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 416188 |
| NBN Atlas | NBNSYS0000033315 |
| IPNI | 771812-1 |
| iNaturalist | 287309 |
| GBIF | 3833284 |
| EPPO | COATE |
| EOL | 5620969 |
| USDA GRIN | 315354 |
| Wikipedia | Choisya_ternata |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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Scientific Literature Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| > Benzenoids / Naphthalenes | |||||
| 4-methoxy-9H-benzo[g][1,3]benzodioxol-8-one | 162870298 | Click to see | 218.20 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| 8-[(2S)-2,3-dihydroxy-3-methylbutyl]-7-methoxy-1H-naphthalen-2-one | 163096145 | Click to see CC(C)(C(CC1=C(C=CC2=C1CC(=O)C=C2)OC)O)O | 276.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Cholestane steroids / Cholesterols and derivatives | |||||
| Cholesterol | 5997 | Click to see | 386.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)81735-5 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Ergostane steroids / Ergosterols and derivatives | |||||
| (24R)-5-Ergosten-3beta-ol | 312822 | Click to see | 400.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)81735-5 |
| (3S,8S,9S,14S,17R)-17-[(2R,5R)-5,6-dimethylheptan-2-yl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol | 134766514 | Click to see | 400.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)81735-5 |
| Brassicasterol | 5281327 | Click to see CC(C)C(C)C=CC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)C | 398.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)81735-5 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Stigmastanes and derivatives | |||||
| 17-(5-ethyl-6-methylheptan-2-yl)-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol | 86821 | Click to see CCC(CCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)C)C(C)C | 414.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)81735-5 |
| Isofucosterol | 5281326 | Click to see | 412.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)81735-5 |
| Stigmast-5-en-3-ol | 22012 | Click to see | 414.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)81735-5 |
| Stigmasterol | 5280794 | Click to see | 412.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)81735-5 |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Quinolines and derivatives / Dihydrofuranoquinolines | |||||
| 2-(4,8-Dimethoxy-2,3-dihydrofuro[2,3-b]quinolin-2-yl)propan-2-ol | 10062759 | Click to see CC(C)(C1CC2=C(C3=C(C(=CC=C3)OC)N=C2O1)OC)O | 289.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| 2-[(2S)-4,8-dimethoxy-2,3-dihydrofuro[2,3-b]quinolin-2-yl]propan-2-ol | 163022631 | Click to see | 289.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| Balfourodinium | 148302 | Click to see | 304.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)81735-5 |
| Platydesminium | 5319758 | Click to see CC(C)(C1CC2=C(C3=CC=CC=C3[N+](=C2O1)C)OC)O | 274.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)81735-5 |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Quinolines and derivatives / Furanoquinolines | |||||
| (2R)-1-[(4,8-dimethoxy-7-furo[2,3-b]quinolinyl)oxy]-3-methylbutane-2,3-diol | 673465 | Click to see CC(C)(C(COC1=C(C2=C(C=C1)C(=C3C=COC3=N2)OC)OC)O)O | 347.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| (2R)-3-chloro-1-(4,8-dimethoxyfuro[2,3-b]quinolin-7-yl)oxy-3-methylbutan-2-ol | 23628583 | Click to see CC(C)(C(COC1=C(C2=C(C=C1)C(=C3C=COC3=N2)OC)OC)O)Cl | 365.80 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| (2R)-3-methyl-1-(4,6,7-trimethoxyfuro[2,3-b]quinolin-5-yl)but-3-en-2-ol | 162871356 | Click to see | 343.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| (E)-4-(4,6-dimethoxyfuro[2,3-b]quinolin-5-yl)-2-methylbut-3-en-2-ol | 23628586 | Click to see | 313.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| [(2R)-1-(4,8-dimethoxyfuro[2,3-b]quinolin-7-yl)oxy-3-ethoxy-3-methylbutan-2-yl] acetate | 23628587 | Click to see | 417.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| [(2S)-1-(4,8-dimethoxyfuro[2,3-b]quinolin-7-yl)oxy-3-methylbut-3-en-2-yl] acetate | 23629264 | Click to see | 371.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| 2-[(4R)-16-methoxy-5,12-dioxa-10-azatetracyclo[7.7.0.02,6.011,15]hexadeca-1(9),2(6),7,10,13,15-hexaen-4-yl]propan-2-ol | 101438335 | Click to see CC(C)(C1CC2=C(O1)C=CC3=C2C(=C4C=COC4=N3)OC)O | 299.32 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| 2-[(4R)-7,16-dimethoxy-5,12-dioxa-10-azatetracyclo[7.7.0.02,6.011,15]hexadeca-1,6,8,10,13,15-hexaen-4-yl]propan-2-ol | 162871928 | Click to see CC(C)(C1CC2=C3C(=CC(=C2O1)OC)N=C4C(=C3OC)C=CO4)O | 329.30 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F https://doi.org/10.1071/CH9671975 |
| 4-(4,6-Dimethoxyfuro[2,3-b]quinolin-5-yl)-2-methylbut-3-en-2-ol | 74072009 | Click to see | 313.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| 4,6-Dimethoxy-5-(3-methoxy-3-methylbut-1-enyl)furo[2,3-b]quinoline | 74071962 | Click to see CC(C)(C=CC1=C(C=CC2=C1C(=C3C=COC3=N2)OC)OC)OC | 327.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| 4,6-dimethoxy-5-[(E)-3-methoxy-3-methylbut-1-enyl]furo[2,3-b]quinoline | 23628505 | Click to see | 327.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| 5-(3-Hydroperoxy-3-methylbut-1-enyl)-4,6,7-trimethoxyfuro[2,3-b]quinoline | 74072008 | Click to see | 359.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| 5-[(2R)-2-hydroperoxy-3-methylbut-3-enyl]-4,6,7-trimethoxyfuro[2,3-b]quinoline | 163060431 | Click to see CC(=C)C(CC1=C2C(=CC(=C1OC)OC)N=C3C(=C2OC)C=CO3)OO | 359.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| 5-[(E)-3-hydroperoxy-3-methylbut-1-enyl]-4,6,7-trimethoxyfuro[2,3-b]quinoline | 23628585 | Click to see CC(C)(C=CC1=C2C(=CC(=C1OC)OC)N=C3C(=C2OC)C=CO3)OO | 359.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| 7-Isopentenyloxy-gamma-fagarine | 12110169 | Click to see | 313.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| Choisyine | 266043 | Click to see CC(C)(C1CC2=C3C(=CC(=C2O1)OC)N=C4C(=C3OC)C=CO4)O | 329.30 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F https://doi.org/10.1071/CH9671975 |
| Evoxine | 73416 | Click to see | 347.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| Kokusaginine | 10227 | Click to see COC1=C(C=C2C(=C1)C(=C3C=COC3=N2)OC)OC | 259.26 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| Skimmianine | 6760 | Click to see COC1=C(C2=C(C=C1)C(=C3C=COC3=N2)OC)OC | 259.26 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Quinolines and derivatives / Quinolones and derivatives / Pyranoquinolines | |||||
| (3R)-3-hydroxy-9-methoxy-2,2,10-trimethyl-3,4-dihydropyrano[2,3-b]quinolin-5-one | 102423000 | Click to see CC1(C(CC2=C(O1)N(C3=C(C2=O)C=CC=C3OC)C)O)C | 289.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
| 3-Hydroxy-9-methoxy-2,2,10-trimethyl-2,3,4,10-tetrahydro-5H-pyrano[2,3-b]quinolin-5-one | 612860 | Click to see | 289.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1039/B707576F |
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| In public collections | 0 |