Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
enervius
ID:
817789

Status:
valid

Authors:
Masam. & T.Mori

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 15: 548 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817123



Common Names

  • Enervius Osmanthus
  • Enervius Fragrant Olive
  • Enervius Sweet Olive


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Description

Osmanthus enervius (also called Weak-leaved olive, among many other common names) is a species of shrub or small tree in the family Oleaceae. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in dry woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Osmanthus enervius is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Osmanthus enervius has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard seed coat. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osmanthus enervius is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Osmanthus enervius

Osmanthus enervius is native to China and can be found in moist, shady forests.

Osmanthus enervius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osmanthus enervius?

Osmanthus enervius

What is the common name of Osmanthus enervius?

Enervius Osmanthus

What is the natural habitat of Osmanthus enervius?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Oleaceae family

Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,

References

Genkei Masamune (1899-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masam.' in the authors string.
Antonio Mori (1847-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mori' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610872-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].