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Oleaceae, also known as the olive family or sometimes the lilac family, is a taxonomic family of flowering shrubs, trees, and a few lianas in the order Lamiales. [1] It presently comprises 28 genera, one of which is recently extinct. [2] The extant genera include Cartrema, which was resurrected in 2012. [3]
Oleaceae, the olive family, belonging to the order Lamiales and named for the economically important olive tree (species Olea europaea). A number of plants in the family are of economic or aesthetic importance: the olive tree is the source of olives and olive oil; the ashes (genus Fraxinus) are.
Oleaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes many familiar trees, shrubs, and vines, such as olive, ash, lilac, and jasmine. It is a diverse group of plants that is mainly distributed in temperate and tropical regions of the world.
About this site. Here you will find information gathered on the taxonomy and systematics of the plant family Oleaceae, especially the genus Fraxinus (ash trees), with images, descriptions, reference lists and information on the reproductive biology of some species.
Mar 22, 2024 · ash, (genus Fraxinus ), genus of 45–65 species of trees or shrubs (family Oleaceae) primarily distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Several species are valuable for their timber and beauty. A few species extend into the tropical forests of Mexico and Java. Physical description. green ash.
The Oleaceae family encompasses 600 different species, and the genus Olea includes approximately 40 taxa of shrubs and trees divided into the subgenera Olea, Paniculatae, and Tetrapilus. The subgenre Olea includes the subspecies Olea europaea and included also within the subgenre is the section ligustroides.
Oleaceae (Olive Family) Plants. Family: Oleaceae (Olive Family) Show Map. 1. 2. 3. … 5. » Shrub. Abeliophyllum distichum. [Korean Abelialeaf] Koran Abelialeaf is a multi-stemmed shrub with a rounded habit with often a vibrant flower show in mid-March to early April.
