Olea welwitschii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Knobl.) Gilg & G.Schellenb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 51: 76 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817205
Common Names
- Welwitschii Olive
- Welwitschii Osmanthus
- Welwitschii Fragrant Olive
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olea welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's Olive, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Oleaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry woodlands, often near rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Olea welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used to make perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Olea welwitschii are white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Olea welwitschii is a hardy evergreen tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation can be done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Olea welwitschii
Olea welwitschii can be found in Angola and Namibia.
Olea welwitschii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olea welwitschii?
Olea welwitschii
What is the family of Olea welwitschii?
Oleaceae
What is the common name of Olea welwitschii?
Welwitsch's Olive
Species in the Olea genus
Species in the Oleaceae family
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References
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Gustav Schellenberg (1882-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Schellenb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610812-1: 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].