Mock orange
Philadelphus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Mock orange, scientifically known as Philadelphus, is a versatile flowering shrub prized for its intoxicating, citrus-like fragrance. Often utilized in traditional herbal practices for its calming properties, this resilient plant adds aesthetic beauty to landscapes while offering therapeutic potential in treating skin irritations and supporting digestive wellness through botanical extracts.
- Family
- Hydrangeaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Mock-Orange · Syringa · 2 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Syringa
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- mock-orange
- syringa
- mock orange
- mock oranges
Scientific Names
Accepted name
PhiladelphusSynonyms
- Syringa
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Pfeifensträucher
- Pfeifenstrauch
- Pfeifensträucher
French:
- Seringas
- Seringats
- Seringas
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Cornales, it is classified within the family Hydrangeaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Philaidelphus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Cornales |
| Family | Hydrangeaceae |
| Genus | Philadelphus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is noted within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. It can also be found extending further north through Norway and Sweden. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species is documented in Middle Europe. Specifically, its geographical range includes the country of Austria.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Philadelphus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Iridoids, Triterpenes.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Iridoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Triterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Iridoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Triterpenes
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Philadelphus has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Antiviral, Cardioprotective.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antioxidant
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antitumor
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antiviral
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Cardioprotective
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Hepatoprotective
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| secoiridoid and iridoid glucosides | Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |