Status:
valid
Authors:
Kaneh. & Sasaki
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 21: 147 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816356
Common Names
- Ligustrum morrisonense
- Morrison's Privet
- Chinese Privet
Description
Ligustrum morrisonense (also called Morrison's Privet, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a dense, twiggy habit. It is native to China and Japan, and is found in open woodlands, thickets and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ligustrum morrisonense 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ligustrum morrisonense has white flowers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligustrum morrisonense is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or by layering. It is also possible to propagate by seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings may not be true to the parent plant.
Where to Find Ligustrum morrisonense
Ligustrum morrisonense is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It can be found in woodlands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Ligustrum morrisonense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligustrum morrisonense?
Ligustrum morrisonense
What type of plant is Ligustrum morrisonense?
Evergreen shrub
What is the hardiness zone of Ligustrum morrisonense?
7-10
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:610037-1: 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].