Status:
valid
Authors:
Decne.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 2: 28 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816191
Common Names
- Cumingianum Ligustrum
- Cumingianum Privet
- Cumingianum Ligustrum
Description
Ligustrum cumingianum (also called Cuming's Privet, among many other common names) is a shrub native to eastern Asia. It is a low-growing plant, typically reaching heights of up to 6 feet, with small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ligustrum cumingianum is a great choice for hedges and screens, as it grows quickly and has dense foliage. It is also used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks, and its fragrant white flowers make it a great choice for attracting birds and other wildlife. It can also be used as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ligustrum cumingianum is a white or yellowish-white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligustrum cumingianum is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or summer. Take cuttings of about 10 cm long from the tips of the branches and remove the lower leaves. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with a mixture of sand and peat moss and keep them moist. The cuttings should root in about 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Ligustrum cumingianum
Ligustrum cumingianum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Ligustrum cumingianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligustrum cumingianum?
Ligustrum cumingianum
What is the common name of Ligustrum cumingianum?
Cuming's Privet
What is the natural habitat of Ligustrum cumingianum?
Woodlands and scrub
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609970-1: 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].