Ligustrum japonicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1780
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. , ser. 2, 3: 207 (1780)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816281
Common Names
- Ligustrum Japonicum
- Japonicum Ligustrum
- Ligustrum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ligustrum japonicum (also called Japanese Privet, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in hedgerows, woodlands, and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ligustrum japonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headache, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ligustrum japonicum is white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ligustrum japonicum is a small to medium-sized shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Ligustrum japonicum
Ligustrum japonicum can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Ligustrum japonicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligustrum japonicum?
Ligustrum japonicum
What is the common name of Ligustrum japonicum?
Japanese Privet
Where is Ligustrum japonicum native to?
Eastern Asia
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
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610001-1: 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].