Ligustrum sinense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lour.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1790
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. : 19 (1790)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815924
Common Names
- Ligustrum sinense
- Sinense Ligustrum
- Sinense's Ligustrum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ligustrum sinense (also called Chinese Privet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Oleaceae family. It is native to China. It grows in temperate forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ligustrum sinense is used as an ornamental shrub and hedge plant. It is also used to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ligustrum sinense var. coryanum (W.W.Sm.) Hand.-Mazz.Ligustrum sinense var. myrianthum (Diels) Hoefker
Ligustrum sinense var. sinense
Ligustrum sinense var. chayuense (P.Y.Pai) Y.F.Deng & B.Q.Xu
Ligustrum sinense var. luodianense M.C.Chang
Ligustrum sinense var. concavum M.C.Chang
Ligustrum sinense var. dissimile S.J.Hao
Ligustrum sinense var. opienense Y.C.Yang
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ligustrum sinense are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ligustrum sinense is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Ligustrum sinense
Ligustrum sinense can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Ligustrum sinense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligustrum sinense?
Ligustrum sinense
What is the common name of Ligustrum sinense?
Chinese Privet
What is the natural habitat of Ligustrum sinense?
It is native to China and Taiwan, and is commonly found in forests, scrub, and thickets.
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
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610100-1: 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].