Oleaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Lamiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 100 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Jasminum nudiflorum Lindl.
Jasminum nudiflorum (winter jasmine) is a winter-flowering shrub native to China…
Notelaea venosa F.Muell.
Notelaea venosa F.Muell. is typically a 3m tall bushy shrub, occasionally growin…
Nestegis sandwicensis (A.Gray) O.Deg., I.Deg. & L.A.S.Johnson
Nestegis sandwicensis, or olopua/Hawai'i olive, is an endemic Hawaiian flowering…
Fraxinus dipetala Hook. & Arn.
Fraxinus dipetala, or California two-petal ash, is a deciduous shrub or small as…
Chionanthus pubescens Kunth
Chionanthus pubescens is a deciduous Oleaceae tree native to Ecuador and Peru, s…
Forestiera pubescens Nutt.
Forestiera pubescens is a multi-named deciduous shrub or small tree native to th…
Chionanthus pygmaeus Small
Chionanthus pygmaeus, the pygmy fringetree, is a variable Central Florida dioeci…
Ligustrum quihoui Carrière
Ligustrum quihoui (waxyleaf privet) is an ornamental evergreen shrub native to E…
Jasminum multipartitum Hochst.
Starry Wild Jasmine (Jasminum multipartitum Hochst.) is a flowering scrambling c…
Fraxinus griffithii C.B.Clarke
Fraxinus griffithii is a flowering tree species that is invasive as an ornamenta…
Phillyrea angustifolia L.
Narrow-leaved mock privet (Phillyrea angustifolia) is an evergreen Mediterranean…
Jasminum multiflorum (Burm.f.) Andrews
Jasminum multiflorum, or star jasmine, is an unscented Oleaceae jasmine species …
Oleaceae plants belong to the Lamiales order in the Plantae kingdom. It is known for its large, sparse flowering panicles of fragrant white flowers that appear late in the growing season, a trait that makes it a popular garden plant. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Oleaceae is classified in the order Lamiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. In Indian mythology, this plant is called Kund, and is known for its white color.
Yes, some Oleaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Oleaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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