Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophyllus
ID:
817797

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Don) P.S.Green

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 508 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817131



Common Names

  • Holly Osmanthus
  • Holly Sweet Olive
  • Holly Devilwood


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Description

Osmanthus heterophyllus (also called Heterophyllous 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 heterophyllus 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 heterophyllus 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 heterophyllus 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 heterophyllus

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

Osmanthus heterophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osmanthus heterophyllus?

Osmanthus heterophyllus

What is the common name of Osmanthus heterophyllus?

Heterophyllous Osmanthus

What is the natural habitat of Osmanthus heterophyllus?

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

George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Peter Shaw Green (1920-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Green' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610885-1: 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].