Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
ligustrina
ID:
1225173

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 2: 531 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224511



Common Names

  • Wikstroemia ligustrina
  • Ligustrina Wikstroemia
  • Wikstroemia Ligustrina


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Description

Wikstroemia ligustrina (also called Privet-Leaved Wikstroemia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Thymelaeaceae family. It is native to Japan. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Wikstroemia ligustrina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wikstroemia ligustrina has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, shiny coating. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wikstroemia ligustrina can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. Plant the divisions in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Wikstroemia ligustrina

Wikstroemia ligustrina is native to Japan, Korea, and eastern China. It is found in moist, shady forests, often near streams and other bodies of water.

Species in the Wikstroemia genus

Wikstroemia hanalei, Wikstroemia pilosa, Wikstroemia ovata, Wikstroemia bicornuta, Wikstroemia forbesii, Wikstroemia furcata, Wikstroemia monticola, Wikstroemia oahuensis, Wikstroemia phillyreifolia, Wikstroemia pulcherrima, Wikstroemia sandwicensis, Wikstroemia skottsbergiana, Wikstroemia uva-ursi, Wikstroemia villosa, Wikstroemia canescens, Wikstroemia australis, Wikstroemia mononectaria, Wikstroemia lanceolata, Wikstroemia indica, Wikstroemia leptophylla, Wikstroemia lichiangensis, Wikstroemia dolichantha, Wikstroemia scytophylla, Wikstroemia hainanensis, Wikstroemia chui, Wikstroemia nutans, Wikstroemia vaccinium, Wikstroemia liangii, Wikstroemia anhuiensis, Wikstroemia monnula, Wikstroemia gracilis, Wikstroemia stenophylla, Wikstroemia fargesii, Wikstroemia ligustrina, Wikstroemia angustifolia, Wikstroemia linoides, Wikstroemia micrantha, Wikstroemia subcyclolepidota, Wikstroemia johnplewsii, Wikstroemia huidongensis, Wikstroemia meyeniana, Wikstroemia glabra, Wikstroemia pachyrachis, Wikstroemia longipaniculata, Wikstroemia trichotoma, Wikstroemia capitata, Wikstroemia alternifolia, Wikstroemia retusa, Wikstroemia taiwanensis, Wikstroemia techinensis,

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

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