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
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.
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
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].