Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
817933

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aiton) Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. 1: 563 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817267

Common Names

  • Olea ferruginea
  • Rusty Olive
  • Rusty Olea

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Description

Olea ferruginea (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 rusty-red undersides. The flowers are small and yellow-green, and the fruit is a small, black olive. Olea ferruginea is found in dry woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Olea ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Olea ferruginea are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olea ferruginea is a small evergreen tree or shrub that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Olea ferruginea

Olea ferruginea is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and North Africa.

Olea ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olea ferruginea?

Olea ferruginea

What are the common names of Olea ferruginea?

Rusty olive, Rusty wild olive

What is the native range of Olea ferruginea?

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610681-1: 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].