Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delavayanum
ID:
817008

Status:
valid

Authors:
Har.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 14: 172 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816342



Common Names

  • Ligustrum Delavayanum
  • Delavay's Privet
  • Chinese Privet


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Description

Ligustrum delavayanum (also called Delavay Privet, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is commonly found in gardens and parks, and can also be found in woodlands and hedgerows.

Uses & Benefits

Ligustrum delavayanum is a popular ornamental shrub, often grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen, as it is a low-maintenance plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ligustrum delavayanum has white flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are about 1 cm long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligustrum delavayanum is an evergreen shrub native to China. It prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagate by cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Ligustrum delavayanum

Ligustrum delavayanum is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It can be found in woodlands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

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

Paul Auguste Hariot (1854-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Har.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609974-1: 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].