Ligustrum ovalifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hassk.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Cat. Hort. Bot. Bogor. Alt. : 119 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816332
Common Names
- Ligustrum Ovalifolium
- Oval-Leaved Privet
- Chinese Privet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ligustrum ovalifolium (also called Oval-Leaved Privet, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Japan and Korea. 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 ovalifolium 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ligustrum ovalifolium var. hisauchii (Makino) NoshiroLigustrum ovalifolium var. pacificum (Nakai) Mizush.
Ligustrum ovalifolium var. ovalifolium
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ligustrum ovalifolium 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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Ligustrum ovalifolium 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 ovalifolium
Ligustrum ovalifolium can be found in Japan, Korea, and China.
Ligustrum ovalifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligustrum ovalifolium?
Ligustrum ovalifolium
What type of plant is Ligustrum ovalifolium?
Evergreen shrub
Where does Ligustrum ovalifolium grow?
It is 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
Justus Carl Hasskarl (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610056-1: 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].