Syringa vulgaris

Common lilac (Syringa vulgaris)

The common lilac (Syringa vulgaris ) is a plant that belongs to the family Oleaceae ( Oleaceae ). An obsolete term for the Commons Lilac is Syringe.

Description

The plant grows as a deciduous shrub or small tree with plant height 2-6 meters. The rounded branches have a gray or brown-green bark that is fissured lengthwise on the branches and the trunk.

The oppositely arranged leaves are constantly 5-12 inches long and 1-3 inches stalked. The heart-shaped leaves are acuminate and smooth edges.

The strong-smelling, fourfold flowers are in a dense, terminal panicle. The color can be blue, purple, red or white. Bloom time is from April to May

As fruits bivalve, brownish, woody capsules are formed. Fruit ripening is a beginning in September.

Dissemination

The common lilac is common in South-East Europe and the Middle East. The species is often planted in numerous garden varieties and is often naturalized on rocky slopes or embankments.

As the site open woods and thickets are preferred.

Others

In 1560, the Common Lilac was brought by Ogier Ghislain de imperial envoy from Constantinople Busbecq Opel to Vienna. Since the end of the 16th century, he is first in France to find later in cottage gardens in Central Europe. But not until the mid-19th century, when the growth of S. vulgaris hybrids spawned a plethora of new colors and color blends, he also became popular in gardens.

From the commons lilac the Syringin 1841 was isolated.

In addition, particular as well as the following chemical compounds are derived structurally less: syringol, Syringaalkohol, syringaldehyde, syringic or acetosyringone.