Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
817965

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 8 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817299

Common Names

  • Olea capensis
  • Cape Olive
  • Cape Olea

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Description

Olea capensis (also called the Cape Olives, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Madagascar. It has a rounded crown, with glossy, dark green leaves that are lance-shaped. It is found in humid forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Olea capensis is used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes, hypertension, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its wood, which is used for furniture and other woodworking projects.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Olea capensis sub. enervis (Harv.) I.Verd.
Olea capensis sub. macrocarpa (C.H.Wright) I.Verd.
Olea capensis sub. capensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olea capensis has white flowers, small, round, black seeds, and small, thin seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olea capensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a moist medium. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Olea capensis

Olea capensis can be found in South Africa.

Olea capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olea capensis?

Olea capensis

What is the common name of Olea capensis?

Cape olive

What is the natural habitat of Olea capensis?

Olea capensis is native to South Africa.

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:610645-1: 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].