Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sandwicensis
ID:
817381

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 2: 380 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816715



Common Names

  • Sandwicensis Osmanthus
  • Sandwicensis Sweet Olive
  • Sandwicensis Fragrant Olive


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Description

Osmanthus sandwicensis (also called 'Sandwich 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 sandwicensis is used as an ornamental shrub and in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Osmanthus sandwicensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Osmanthus sandwicensis is an evergreen shrub native to Hawaii. 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 sandwicensis

Osmanthus sandwicensis can be found in China.

Osmanthus sandwicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osmanthus sandwicensis?

Osmanthus sandwicensis

What is the common name of Osmanthus sandwicensis?

Hawaiian Osmanthus

What is the natural habitat of Osmanthus sandwicensis?

Native to Hawaii

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Daydon Jackson (1846-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.D.Jacks.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77163931-1: 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].