Chinese privet
Ligustrum sinense Lour.
Ligustrum sinense, known as Chinese privet, is a flowering plant in the Oleaceae family. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam, but has become invasive in several regions including Réunion, the Andaman Islands, and parts of the United States. The species was first described in 1790 by Lour.
Description
Ligustrum sinense is a member of the Oleaceae family and is commonly referred to as Chinese privet. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. However, it has spread to and become invasive in areas such as Réunion, the Andaman Islands, Norfolk Island, Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama, and much of the eastern and southern United States. It is also found in parts of Europe and other regions. The species was first published in 1790 by Lour.
Other common names
Chinese privetchinese-privetsmall-leaf privet
Distribution
TW · ZA · Belgium · Flemish Region · BR · AS · WS · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · IT · PT · MX · TH · FM · MU · AR · Italy · Madeira · SE · AU · NZ · PA · Garden Route National Park · Table Mountain National Park · Tankwa-Karoo National Park · Lord Howe Island · GE · NO · UY
Synonyms
Ligustrum sinense var. villosumLigustrum nokoensis
