Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
817366

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) P.S.Green

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 495 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816700



Common Names

  • Yunnan Osmanthus
  • Yunnan Sweet Olive
  • Yunnan Fragrant Olive


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Osmanthus yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis

Osmanthus yunnanensis can be found in China.

Osmanthus yunnanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osmanthus yunnanensis?

Osmanthus yunnanensis

What is the common name of Osmanthus yunnanensis?

Yunnan Osmanthus

What is the natural habitat of Osmanthus yunnanensis?

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
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:610925-1: 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].