- Source: Ligustrum glomeratum
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 15 metres (50 ft) 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 1,600 m (5,000 ft) elevation.
Etymology
Ligustrum means 'binder'. It was named by Pliny and Virgil.