Oleaceae

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Oleaceae

Oleaceae (pronounced /ˌoʊliːˈeɪsiː/), commonly known as the olive family, is a family of flowering plants in the order Lamiales.

Etymology

The name Oleaceae is derived from the type genus Olea, which is Latin for "olive tree".

Description

The Oleaceae family consists of shrubs, trees, and a few lianas, which are found mainly in the northern temperate regions. The family includes about 24 genera with about 700 species. The most notable member of this family is the Olive tree (Olea europaea), from which olive oil is derived. Other well-known members of this family include Jasmine, Lilac, Forsythia, and Ash.

Related Terms

  • Olea: A genus of about 40 species in the family Oleaceae, native to warm temperate and tropical regions of southern Europe, Africa, southern Asia and Australasia.
  • Olive: A species of small tree in the family Oleaceae, native to the Mediterranean Basin.
  • Jasmine: A genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family, native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Eurasia and Oceania.
  • Lilac: A genus of 12 currently recognized species of flowering woody plants in the olive family, native to woodland and scrub from southeastern Europe to eastern Asia.
  • Forsythia: A genus of flowering plants in the olive family, native to eastern Asia.
  • Ash: A genus of flowering plants in the olive family, native to Europe, Asia, and North America.

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