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Chinese privet

Ligustrum sinense

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Oleaceae ›Genus: Ligustrum

About

Ligustrum sinense (Chinese privet; syn. L. villosum; in Mandarin: 杻; pinyin: chǒu) is a species of privet native to China, Taiwan and Vietnam. It is also naturalized in Réunion, the Andaman Islands, Norfolk Island, Costa Rica, Honduras, Panamá and much of the eastern and southern United States (from Texas and Florida north to Kansas, Illinois, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Connecticut). Ligustrum lucidum is sometimes also called "Chinese privet".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese privet?
The scientific name of Chinese privet is Ligustrum sinense.
What kingdom does Chinese privet belong to?
Chinese privet belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Chinese privet belong to?
Chinese privet belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Chinese privet belong to?
Chinese privet belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Chinese privet belong to?
Chinese privet belongs to the order Lamiales.
What family does Chinese privet belong to?
Chinese privet belongs to the family Oleaceae.
What genus does Chinese privet belong to?
Chinese privet belongs to the genus Ligustrum.