Ligustrum glomeratum is a plant in the family Oleaceae. The specific epithet glomeratum means "gathered closely", referring to the flowers.[3]
| 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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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]