Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitellata
ID:
817964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 38: 317 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817298

Common Names

  • Olea capitellata
  • Capitellate Olive
  • Capitellate Olea

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Description

Olea capitellata (also called the Capitellate 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 capitellata 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olea capitellata 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 capitellata

Olea capitellata can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Olea capitellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olea capitellata?

Olea capitellata

What is the common name of Olea capitellata?

Capitellate olive

What is the natural habitat of Olea capitellata?

Olea capitellata is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610647-1: 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].