Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venosus
ID:
817369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pamp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 18: 174 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816703



Common Names

  • Venosus Osmanthus
  • Venosus Sweet Olive
  • Venosus Fragrant Olive


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Description

Osmanthus venosus (also called 'Veined', among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves with veins and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Osmanthus venosus is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces small, white flowers in spring and summer. The leaves are evergreen and have a pleasant scent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Osmanthus venosus 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 venosus 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 venosus

Osmanthus venosus can be found in China.

Osmanthus venosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osmanthus venosus?

Osmanthus venosus

What is the common name of Osmanthus venosus?

Veined Osmanthus

What is the natural habitat of Osmanthus venosus?

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

Renato Pampanini (1875-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pamp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610922-1: 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].