Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragrans
ID:
817799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lour.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. : 29 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817133



Common Names

  • Fragrant Tea Olive
  • Sweet Tea Olive
  • Devilwood Tea Olive


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Description

Osmanthus fragrans (also called Sweet 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 fragrans is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus Makino
Osmanthus fragrans var. fragrans

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Osmanthus fragrans has small, white flowers that are fragrant and have four petals. The flowers are followed by small, round fruits that contain a single seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osmanthus fragrans is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is typically grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but it can also be grown from seed. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Osmanthus fragrans

Osmanthus fragrans is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Osmanthus fragrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osmanthus fragrans?

Osmanthus fragrans

What is the common name of Osmanthus fragrans?

Fragrant Osmanthus

What is the natural habitat of Osmanthus fragrans?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia

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

João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610878-1: 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].