Osmanthus fordii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 89 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817127
Common Names
- Ford's Osmanthus
- Ford's Sweet Olive
- Ford's Devilwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Osmanthus fordii (also called Ford's 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 fordii 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 fordii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Osmanthus fordii is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Osmanthus fordii
Osmanthus fordii is native to China and can be found in moist, shady forests.
Osmanthus fordii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Osmanthus fordii?
Osmanthus fordii
What is the common name of Osmanthus fordii?
Ford's Osmanthus
What is the natural habitat of Osmanthus fordii?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Osmanthus genus
Osmanthus gracilinervis, Osmanthus kaoi, Osmanthus pubipedicellatus, Osmanthus yunnanensis, Osmanthus venosus, Osmanthus urceolatus, Osmanthus suavis, Osmanthus serrulatus, Osmanthus rigidus, Osmanthus reticulatus, Osmanthus lanceolatus, Osmanthus henryi, Osmanthus enervius, Osmanthus fordii, Osmanthus heterophyllus, Osmanthus fragrans, Osmanthus insularis, Osmanthus austrocaledonicus, Osmanthus attenuatus, Osmanthus armatus, Osmanthus hainanensis, Osmanthus didymopetalus, Osmanthus delavayi, Osmanthus decorus, Osmanthus cymosus, Osmanthus monticola, Osmanthus cooperi, Osmanthus iriomotensis, Osmanthus sandwicensis, Osmanthus austrozhejiangensis,
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
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610876-1: 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].