Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compactum
ID:
816852

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex G.Don) Hook.f. & Thomson ex Brandis

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Forest Fl. N.W. India : 310 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816186



Common Names

  • Compactum Ligustrum
  • Compactum Privet
  • Compactum Ligustrum


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Description

Ligustrum compactum (also called Compact Privet, among many other common names) is a shrub native to eastern Asia. It is a low-growing plant, typically reaching heights of up to 6 feet, with small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ligustrum compactum is a great choice for hedges and screens, as it grows quickly and has dense foliage. It is also used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks, and its fragrant white flowers make it a great choice for attracting birds and other wildlife. It can also be used as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ligustrum compactum var. velutinum P.S.Green
Ligustrum compactum var. compactum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ligustrum compactum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligustrum compactum is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or summer. Take cuttings of about 10 cm long from the tips of the branches and remove the lower leaves. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with a mixture of sand and peat moss and keep them moist. The cuttings should root in about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Ligustrum compactum

Ligustrum compactum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Ligustrum compactum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligustrum compactum?

Ligustrum compactum

What is the common name of Ligustrum compactum?

Compact Privet

What is the natural habitat of Ligustrum compactum?

Woodlands and scrub

Species in the Ligustrum genus

Ligustrum tamakii, Ligustrum lindleyi, Ligustrum leucanthum, Ligustrum angustum, Ligustrum obovatilimbum, Ligustrum punctifolium, Ligustrum tenuipes, Ligustrum xingrenense, Ligustrum strongylophyllum, Ligustrum undulatum, Ligustrum tschonoskii, Ligustrum salicinum, Ligustrum sempervirens, Ligustrum sinense, Ligustrum stenophyllum, Ligustrum vulgare, Ligustrum australianum, Ligustrum compactum, Ligustrum confusum, Ligustrum cumingianum, Ligustrum quihoui, Ligustrum robustum, Ligustrum retusum, Ligustrum pricei, Ligustrum japonicum, Ligustrum lianum, Ligustrum liukiuense, Ligustrum lucidum, Ligustrum henryi, Ligustrum foliosum, Ligustrum glomeratum, Ligustrum gracile, Ligustrum ibota, Ligustrum nepalense, Ligustrum novoguineense, Ligustrum ovalifolium, Ligustrum obtusifolium, Ligustrum delavayanum, Ligustrum micranthum, Ligustrum morrisonense, Ligustrum myrsinites, Ligustrum expansum, Ligustrum guangdongense, Ligustrum minii, Ligustrum parvifolium, Ligustrum fengjieense,

Species in the Oleaceae family

Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,

References

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
Dietrich Brandis (1824-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60453818-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].