Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Osmanthus Lour. [379]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Oleaceae

family_ja: モクセイ

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distribution_en: Asia to Hawaii, S. U.S. (1 to 2)

description_en: Genus of about 15-20 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees from woodland in Asia, the Pacific islands, and S. USA. They are grown for their foliage and flowers: the leaves are lance-shaped to ovate, borne in opposite pairs; the small, tubular, 4-lobed, usually fragrant, white, occasionally yellow or orange flowers are produced in mainly axillary clusters or terminal panicles. The flowers are usually followed by ovoid, blue-black fruits. Osmanthus species and cultivars are ideal for a shrub border or woodland garden. O. delavayi may be wall-trained; O. x burkwoodii, O. delavayi, and O. heterophyllus are very good for hedging and topiary. In frost-prone areas, grow the tender species in a cool or temperate greenhouse.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer with bottom heat. Layer in autumn or spring.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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comment_ja: キンモクセイ，ヒイラギ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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