Ligustrum nepalense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 151 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816323
Common Names
- Ligustrum Nepalense
- Nepal Privet
- Chinese Privet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ligustrum nepalense (also called Nepal Privet, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Japan, Korea and China, and is found in forests, woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ligustrum nepalense is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has fragrant white flowers and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ligustrum nepalense is white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ligustrum nepalense is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seeds, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings can be taken in the summer or fall. Layering is done by bending a branch down to the ground and burying it in the soil.
Where to Find Ligustrum nepalense
Ligustrum nepalense can be found in Nepal and Bhutan.
Ligustrum nepalense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligustrum nepalense?
Ligustrum nepalense
What type of plant is Ligustrum nepalense?
Evergreen shrub
Where does Ligustrum nepalense grow?
It is native to the Himalayas
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
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610046-1: 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].