Ligustrum glomeratum explained

Ligustrum glomeratum is a plant in the family Oleaceae. The specific epithet glomeratum means 'gathered closely', referring to the flowers.

Description

Ligustrum glomeratum grows as a shrub or small tree up to 15m (49feet) tall. The twigs are pale brown. Its fragrant flowers are white or yellow. The fruit ripens to dark purple.

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. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest to 1600m (5,200feet) elevation.

Etymology

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