Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lancea
ID:
818051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 29 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817385

Common Names

  • Lancea Olive
  • Lancea's Olive
  • Lancea's Olive

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Description

Olea lancea (also called the Lance-Leaved 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 lancea is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. Its wood is also used to make furniture and tools.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Olea lancea are white and fragrant, and the fruits are small, black, and ovoid. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olea lancea is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 70°F. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Olea lancea

Olea lancea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Italy, Spain, and North Africa.

Olea lancea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olea lancea?

Olea lancea

What is the common name of Olea lancea?

Lance-leaved Olive

Where is Olea lancea native to?

Western India

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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610718-1: 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].