Osmanthus rigidus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 32: 37 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816714
Common Names
- Rigid Osmanthus
- Rigid Sweet Olive
- Rigid Fragrant Olive
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Osmanthus rigidus (also called 'Rigid Osmanthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Oleaceae family. It is native to China, and is typically found in moist forests and along streams. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 4 m tall, with opposite, simple leaves and fragrant white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Osmanthus rigidus is used as an ornamental shrub and in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Osmanthus rigidus has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed per flower. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon. The seeds are small and black.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Osmanthus rigidus is an evergreen shrub native to China. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Osmanthus rigidus
Osmanthus rigidus can be found in China.
Osmanthus rigidus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Osmanthus rigidus?
Osmanthus rigidus
What is the common name of Osmanthus rigidus?
Rigid Osmanthus
What is the natural habitat of Osmanthus rigidus?
Native to China
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
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610911-1: 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].