Details of genus: Osmanthus Lour. [379]
genus_ja: モクセイ
genus_en:
# spp.: 26
pub_year: 1790
accepted: Accepted
Family: Oleaceae
family_ja: モクセイ
Infra familial classification:
Citation:| data_source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 06 Sep 2025 | Scientific name & others | Show this data_source | |
| Brickell & Zuk (ed.) (1997) A-Z Encyclopedia | Description | Show this data_source |
distribution_en: Türkiye to Japan and Indo-China
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.
cultivation_en:
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.
description_ja:
comment:
comment_ja: 一部の種はCartrema, Notelaeaに移動している。
type_species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2025-09-06 09:47 by hkokubun@mac.com
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Oleaceae | モクセイ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Oleaceae | モクセイ科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Accepted | Oleaceae | モクセイ科 | 26 | Show |