Status:
valid
Authors:
P.S.Green
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 527 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816705
Common Names
- Urceolatus Osmanthus
- Urceolatus Sweet Olive
- Urceolatus Fragrant Olive
Description
Osmanthus urceolatus (also called Urceolate 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 urceolatus is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used to make tea, wine, and perfumes. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Osmanthus urceolatus are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Osmanthus urceolatus 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 urceolatus
Osmanthus urceolatus can be found in China.
Osmanthus urceolatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Osmanthus urceolatus?
Osmanthus urceolatus
What is the common name of Osmanthus urceolatus?
Urceolate Osmanthus
What is the natural habitat of Osmanthus urceolatus?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610920-1: 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].