Syringa oblata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1859: 868 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818521
Common Names
- Syringa oblata
- Syringa
- Oblata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Syringa oblata (also called Oblate Lilac, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that typically grows up to 6-8 feet tall. It is native to China and is found in woodlands and hedgerows. It has fragrant, pale lilac flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer.
Uses & Benefits
Syringa oblata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Syringa oblata sub. dilatata (Nakai) P.S.Green & M.C.ChangSyringa oblata sub. oblata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Syringa oblata are white, bell-shaped, and fragrant. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Syringa oblata can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and placed in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Syringa oblata
Syringa oblata can be found in temperate regions of China, Japan, and Korea.
Syringa oblata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syringa oblata?
Syringa oblata
What is the common name of Syringa oblata?
Oblate lilac
What is the native range of Syringa oblata?
Eastern Asia
Species in the Syringa 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
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60468403-2: 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].