Ligustrum sinense
Chinese Privet, Common Chinese Privet
Also known as: Ligustrum nokoensis Masam. & K.Mori +1 more
- Ligustrum nokoensis Masam. & K.Mori
- Ligustrum sinense Decne.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Oleaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Ligustrum sinense (commonly known as Chinese privet or Common Chinese Privet) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Oleaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Taiwan, Tibet, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Andaman Is., Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Arkansas, Costa Rica, Georgia, Honduras, Italy, Kentucky, Marianas, Maryland, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Zealand North, Norfolk Is., North Carolina, Panama, Réunion, Spain, Tennessee
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms