Olea woodiana, known commonly as the forest olive or black ironwood (Afrikaans: Bosolienhout), is an African tree species belonging to the olive family (Oleaceae).[1]
The tree grows in lower altitude hill forests from Kenya, Tanzania, Eswatini, and South Africa.[2][3]
Olea woodiana is a medium-sized to tall tree.[4] The axillary or terminal inflorescences carry small white flowers that are fragrant.[5]
Fruit are produced from late summer.[4] They are oval-shaped and ripen to a purple black colour, when they are consumed by birds.[4]
There are two recognized subspecies:[3]
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help) Olea woodiana, known commonly as the forest olive or black ironwood (Afrikaans: Bosolienhout), is an African tree species belonging to the olive family (Oleaceae).
The tree grows in lower altitude hill forests from Kenya, Tanzania, Eswatini, and South Africa.
