Latin name: Olea chimanimani

Common name: Chimanimani Olive

Abbr: Och

Taxonomy: Oleaceae/Oleeae/Olea

References : NCBI:txid495750

Introduction: Olea chimanimani (also called the African wild olive, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia. It typically grows to a height of 10-20 feet and has leathery, dark green leaves with a wavy margin. The flowers are small and yellow-green, and the fruit is a small, black olive. Olea chimanimani is found in dry woodlands and savannas.The flowers of Olea chimanimani are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

Distribution: Native to the Chimanimani Mountains in Zimbabwe and Mozambique

Information sources: Selina Wamucii