Ligustrum glomeratum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Oleaceae |
Genus: | Ligustrum |
Species: | L. glomeratum |
Binomial name | |
Ligustrum glomeratum | |
Synonyms [2] | |
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Ligustrum glomeratum is a plant in the family Oleaceae. The specific epithet glomeratum means "gathered closely", referring to the flowers. [3]
Ligustrum glomeratum grows as a shrub or small tree up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall. The twigs are pale brown. Its fragrant flowers are white or yellow. The fruit ripens to dark purple. [3]
Ligustrum glomeratum is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Sumatra, Java, the Lesser Sunda Islands, the Philippines, Christmas Island and Papua New Guinea. [1] Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest to 1,600 m (5,000 ft) altitude. [3]
Ligustrum means 'binder'. It was named by Pliny and Virgil. [4]
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