Family

Oleaceae

70 species in this taxon

Oleaceae (Oleaceae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 12 genuss with 70 known species. Key genus groups include Abeliophyllum, Chionanthus, Forestiera, Forsythia, Fraxinus, and Jasminum. Among its members, 11 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Lamiales (Lamiales).