Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
388913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. & Steud.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Exsicc. (Unio Itin.) 1832: s.n. (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388245



Common Names

  • Lanceolata Osyris
  • Lanceolata Osyriss
  • Lanceolata Osyriss


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Synonyms

  • Osyris quadripartita Salzm. ex Decne. [unknown]
  • Osyris nepalensis Griff. [unknown]
  • Osyris divaricata Pilg. [unknown]
  • Osyris pendula Balf.f. [unknown]
  • Osyris arborea Wall. [unknown]
  • Osyris abyssinica Hochst. & A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Osyris rigidissima Engl. [unknown]
  • Osyris tenuifolia Engl. [unknown]
  • Osyris parvifolia Baker [unknown]
  • Osyris urundiensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Osyris densifolia Peter [unknown]
  • Osyris oblanceolata Peter [unknown]
  • Osyris laeta Peter [unknown]
  • Osyris wightiana Wall. ex Wight [unknown]
  • Osyris wightiana rotundifolia (P.C.Tam) P.C.Tam [unknown]
  • Osyris arborea rotundifolia P.C.Tam [unknown]
  • Osyris arborea stipitata Lecomte [unknown]
  • Osyris wightiana stipitata (Lecomte) P.C.Tam [unknown]
  • Osyris quadripartita canariensis Kämmer [unknown]

Description

Osyris lanceolata (also called Lanceolate Osyris, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple, opposite, and ovate. It is found in the understory of the Atlantic Forest, in humid and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Osyris lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Osyris lanceolata is white, bell-shaped, and fragrant. The seed is small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and yellowish-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osyris lanceolata is a shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Osyris lanceolata

Osyris lanceolata can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Osyris lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osyris lanceolata?

Osyris lanceolata

What is the common name of Osyris lanceolata?

Lance-leaved Osyris

What type of plant is Osyris lanceolata?

Tree

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2396402: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.