Status:
valid
Authors:
Koidz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 30: 82 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816291
Common Names
- Ligustrum Liukiuense
- Liukiuense Ligustrum
- Ligustrum
Description
Ligustrum liukiuense (also called Liukiu Privet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the olive family. It is native to the Ryukyu Islands. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 4 m tall, with opposite, ovate leaves 2–7 cm long and 1–4 cm broad. The flowers are white, borne in panicles 5–15 cm long in late spring.
Uses & Benefits
Ligustrum liukiuense 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
Ligustrum liukiuense flowers are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligustrum liukiuense is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they take root. Once rooted, the plants should be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Ligustrum liukiuense
Ligustrum liukiuense can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Ligustrum liukiuense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligustrum liukiuense?
Ligustrum liukiuense
What is the common name of Ligustrum liukiuense?
Liukiu Privet
Where is Ligustrum liukiuense 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610013-1: 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].