Ligustrum sempervirens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gray) Lindl.
Source:
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
London Encycl. 12: 745 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200037387
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ligustrum sempervirens (also called Evergreen Privet, or Evergreen Ligustrum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3m tall. It has a rounded crown and a spreading habit. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are white. It is native to Europe and is found in moist woodlands and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Ligustrum sempervirens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Ligustrum sempervirens flower is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ligustrum sempervirens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer. For best results, the soil should be kept moist and the plants should be given plenty of sunlight. Fertilizer should be applied every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Ligustrum sempervirens
Ligustrum sempervirens is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in France, Italy, and Spain.
Ligustrum sempervirens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligustrum sempervirens?
Ligustrum sempervirens
What is the common name of Ligustrum sempervirens?
Evergreen Privet
What is the natural habitat of Ligustrum sempervirens?
Woodlands, hedgerows 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:60465089-2: 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].