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Ligustrum glomeratum

Species of plant in the family Oleaceae From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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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]

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Description

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]

Distribution and habitat

Ligustrum glomeratum is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Sumatra, Java, the Lesser Sunda Islands, the Philippines, Christmas Island, and New Guinea.[1] Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest to 1,600 m (5,000 ft) elevation.[3]

Etymology

Ligustrum means 'binder'. It was named by Pliny and Virgil.[4]

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