Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suavis
ID:
817373

Status:
valid

Authors:
King ex C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 607 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816707



Common Names

  • Suavis Osmanthus
  • Suavis Sweet Olive
  • Suavis Fragrant Olive


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Description

Osmanthus suavis (also called Sweet Osmanthus, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is commonly found in gardens and parks, and can also be found in woodlands and hedgerows.

Uses & Benefits

Osmanthus suavis is a popular ornamental shrub used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Osmanthus suavis 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 suavis 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 suavis

Osmanthus suavis can be found in China.

Osmanthus suavis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osmanthus suavis?

Osmanthus suavis

What is the common name of Osmanthus suavis?

Fragrant Osmanthus

What is the natural habitat of Osmanthus suavis?

Native to China

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610918-1: 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].