Olea chimanimani - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kupicha
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 34: 71 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817257
Common Names
- Olea chimanimani
- Chimanimani Olive
- African Olive
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olea chimanimani (also called the African wild olive, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia. It typically grows to a height of 10-20 feet and has leathery, dark green leaves with a wavy margin. The flowers are small and yellow-green, and the fruit is a small, black olive. Olea chimanimani is found in dry woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Olea chimanimani is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Olea chimanimani are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Olea chimanimani is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 6-8 feet. It is hardy in USDA zones 7-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Olea chimanimani
Olea chimanimani is native to the Chimanimani Mountains in Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Olea chimanimani FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olea chimanimani?
Olea chimanimani
What are the common names of Olea chimanimani?
Chimanimani olive, Chimanimani wild olive
What is the native range of Olea chimanimani?
Africa
Species in the Olea 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
Frances Kristina Kupicha (1947-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kupicha' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610652-1: 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].