Phillyrea angustifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 7 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817995
Common Names
- Angustifolia Phillyrea
- Angustifolia Mock Privet
- Angustifolia Privet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phillyrea angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Phillyrea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery, dark green leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Phillyrea angustifolia is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as its leaves are attractive and its flowers are fragrant. The wood of the tree is also used for making furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phillyrea angustifolia has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The flowers are followed by small, round, black fruits. The seedlings are small, with oval leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phillyrea angustifolia is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or by seed sown in spring.
Where to Find Phillyrea angustifolia
Phillyrea angustifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.
Phillyrea angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phillyrea angustifolia?
Phillyrea angustifolia
What are the common names of Phillyrea angustifolia?
Narrow-leaved Phillyrea, Narrow-leaved Mock Orange
What is the natural habitat of Phillyrea angustifolia?
It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is often found in dry, rocky habitats.
Species in the Phillyrea genus
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610935-1: 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].