Status:
valid
Authors:
B.M.Miao
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 23: 55 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814395
Common Names
- Ligustrum Obovatilimbum
- Oval-Leaved Ligustrum
- Obovatilimbum Ligustrum
Description
Ligustrum obovatilimbum (also called Obovate-leaved Privet, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Japan. It has an upright habit and produces small, white flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ligustrum obovatilimbum has been used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ligustrum obovatilimbum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligustrum obovatilimbum can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Ligustrum obovatilimbum
Ligustrum obovatilimbum is native to China and can be found in forests, thickets, and mountain slopes at elevations of 500-3000 meters.
Ligustrum obovatilimbum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligustrum obovatilimbum?
Ligustrum obovatilimbum
What is the common name of Ligustrum obovatilimbum?
Oblong-leaved Privet
What is the natural habitat of Ligustrum obovatilimbum?
Native to China
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
Bo Mao Miao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.M.Miao' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906525-1: 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].