Mazhar Botanic Garden

Olea europaea Many cultivars L.

Olive

Family: Oleaceae
Genus: Olea
Species: europaea
Cultivar / variety: Many cultivars
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000552
English name: Olive
Arabic name: زيتون
Native: Mediterranean Europe, Asia, and Africa
Country: Africa Mediterranean region
(PGR): Common

Evergreen tree grows 8-10 m high leaves oblong, silvery green, 4-10 cm long, 1-3 cm wide flowers white, leathery fruits  drupe, edible

Ornamental tree . edible fruit. It has been known to reduce blood sugar, cholesterol, and uric acid. It has also been used to treat diabetes, hypertension, inflammation, diarrhea, respiratory and urinary tract infections, stomach.

Olea europaea var sylvestris (Mill) Lehr

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Texture: Clay Loam Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Somewhat poorly drained
Topography: Basins
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Temperate
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 8 : 10
pH range: 7-8
Located in: Fruits garden

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