Chilianthus oleaceus Burch.

Frost tender shrub or small tree with entire, lance-shaped leaves, to 10cm long, and terminal or axillary, rounded pannicles of small, heavily scented yellowish-white, flowers.  To 9m.  [RHSD, Don].

Horticultural & Botanical History

Introduced to Britain in 1816.  [JD].  Jacq. Sch. pl.29/1797-04.

History at Camden Park

Listed in all published catalogues [T.186/1843].  A large specimen survives in the gardens.

Notes

Buddleja salicifolia Vahl (1794) = Buddleja thyrsoides Lam.

Published Feb 28, 2010 - 10:25 AM | Last updated Feb 28, 2010 - 10:35 AM

Figured is a branch with opposite lance-shaped leaves and terminal panicle of small white flowers. Jacquin Sch. pl.29, 1797-04.

Chilianthus oleaceus Burch. | Jacq. Sch. pl.29/1797-04 | BHL

More details about Chilianthus oleaceus Burch.
Family Buddlejaceae
Category
Region of origin

South Africa
Synonyms
  • Buddleja saligna Willd.
  • Buddleja salicifolia Jacq.
  • Chilianthus arboreus Benth.
Common Name

Olive buddleja, Bastard olive
Name in the Camden Park Record

Buddlea salicifolia 
Confidence level high