Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
strongylophyllum
ID:
816555

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 93 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815889



Common Names

  • Ligustrum strongylophyllum
  • Strongylophyllum Ligustrum
  • Strongylophyllum Ligustrum Tree


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Description

Ligustrum strongylophyllum (also called Strong-leaved Ligustrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Oleaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, and is found in open forests, thickets, and grasslands. It has white or yellowish flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ligustrum strongylophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, asthma, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ligustrum strongylophyllum is white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligustrum strongylophyllum is an evergreen shrub native to China. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ligustrum strongylophyllum

Ligustrum strongylophyllum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Ligustrum strongylophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligustrum strongylophyllum?

Ligustrum strongylophyllum

What is the common name of Ligustrum strongylophyllum?

Oriental Privet

What type of plant is Ligustrum strongylophyllum?

Shrub

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

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610109-1: 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].