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0Ligustrum japonicum Thunb.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Oleaceae · Genus: Ligustrum1
- Native distribution
- Caribbean, North America, China Southeast, Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan, Área urbana de Bogotá, D.C. Jardín Botánico José Celestino Mutis – Sede central, Jardín Botánico de Bogotá, Brazil, Jardin Botánico de Bogotá, France, Norway, Turkey, conterminuncertain3
- Synonyms
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30 synonyms
- Ligustridium japonicum (Thunb.) Spach
- Ligustrum amamianum Koidz.
- Ligustrum amamianum rotundifolium (Blume) B.M.Miao
- Ligustrum coriaceum Carrière
- Ligustrum coriaceum Jacob-Makoy
- Ligustrum glabrum Decne.
- Ligustrum glabrum aureovariegatum J.J.Veitch
- Ligustrum japonicum difformis Blume
- Ligustrum japonicum leucocarpum (Honda) T.Yamanaka
- Ligustrum japonicum pubescens (Koidz.) Murata
- Ligustrum japonicum rotundifolium (Blume) Noshiro
- Ligustrum japonicum tricolor (Jacob-Makoy) Schelle
- Ligustrum japonicum tricolor Jacob-Makoy
- Ligustrum japonicum aureovariegatum Veitch
- Ligustrum japonicum aureovariegatum Veitch ex J.Dix
- Ligustrum japonicum coriaceum (Jacob-Makoy) Blume
- Ligustrum japonicum coriaceum (Jacob-Makoy) Blume ex H.Lév.
- Ligustrum japonicum crassifolium Hisauti
- Ligustrum japonicum leucocarpum Honda
- Ligustrum japonicum lineare Jacob-Makoy
- Ligustrum japonicum pubescens Koidz.
- Ligustrum japonicum rotundifolium Blume
- Ligustrum japonicum spathulatum Mansf.
- Ligustrum japonicum syaryotense Masam. & T.Mori
- Ligustrum kellerianum Vis.
- Ligustrum latifolium Thunb.
- Ligustrum latifolium Vitman
- Ligustrum lucidum coriaceum (Jacob-Makoy) Decne.
- Ligustrum macrophyllum Decne.
- Ligustrum macrophyllum marginatum-aureum Pynaert
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (7)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Ligustrum japonicum · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Captura y almacenamiento ) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q1209219 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Ligustrum japonicum 01.jpg · CC BY-SA 2.5
- Wikipedia (de) – Japanischer Liguster · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Ligustrum japonicum · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-15 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Ligustrum tip: Can be clipped twice a year; the berries are poisonous, so take care around children.
Ligustrum japonicum – what to know
Ligustrum japonicum – family: Oleaceae, genus: Ligustrum. Native range: Caribbean, North America, China Southeast, Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan, Área urbana de Bogotá, D.C. Jardín Botánico José Celestino Mutis – Sede central,…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -15 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Ligustrum species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Ligustrum japonicum?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Ligustrum japonicum need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Ligustrum japonicum get?
Frost-hardy to about -15 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Ligustrum japonicum toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
When does Ligustrum japonicum flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Ligustrum: Typical flowering time: June, July.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Ligustrum japonicum (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q1209219 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Ligustrum japonicum 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 2.5) · Wikipedia – Japanischer Liguster (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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