Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urceolatus
ID:
817371

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


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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.

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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 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

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: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].