Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicinum
ID:
816583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 32: 122 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815917

Common Names

  • Ligustrum salicinum
  • Salicinum Ligustrum
  • Salicinum's Ligustrum

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Description

Ligustrum salicinum (also called Willow-Leaved Privet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Oleaceae family. It is native to China. It grows in temperate forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ligustrum salicinum is used in landscaping and as a hedge plant. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ligustrum salicinum are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligustrum salicinum 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 salicinum

Ligustrum salicinum can be found in China and Taiwan.

Ligustrum salicinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligustrum salicinum?

Ligustrum salicinum

What is the common name of Ligustrum salicinum?

Willow Privet

What is the natural habitat of Ligustrum salicinum?

It is native to China and Taiwan, and is commonly found in forests, scrub, and thickets.

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

Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610093-1: 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].