Osmanthus × burkwoodii (Burkwood & Skipwith) P.S.Green, 1972

Common names

• 🇫🇷 Osmanthe de Burkwood

Taxonomy

• Kingdom: Plantae
• Clade: Tracheophytes
• Clade: Angiosperms
• Clade: Eudicots
• Clade: Superasterids
• Clade: Asterids
• Clade: Lamiids
• Order: Lamiales
• Family: Oleaceae
• Tribe: Oleeae
• Subtribe: Oleinae
• Genus: Osmanthus
• Species: Osmanthus × burkwoodii

Presence

Introduced, not established.

Notes

Artificial hybrid of O. decorus (Boiss. & Balansa) Kasapligil, 1970 × O. delavayi Franch., 1886.

Possible confusion with O. decorus (Boiss. & Balansa) Kasapligil, 1970, whose leaves are not toothed.

Possible confusion with O. delavayi Franch., 1886, whose leaves are broader, have 5-10 teeth per side and barely visible secondary veins, while those of O. × burkwoodii are narrower, have 10-20 teeth per side and clearly visible secondary veins.

Possible confusion with O. fragrans (Thunb.) Lour., 1790, whose leaves have clearly visible tertiary and quaternary veins, giving them a reticulate pattern, while those of O. × burkwoodii have barely visible tertiary veins.

The teeth of the leaves can be difficult to see on some individuals. Using a small object or a finger nail to feel the teeh can help with identification.

Named after Arthur Burkwood (1888-1951) and Albert Burkwood (1890-1978), British horticulturists.

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