Ligustrum lucidum

Taxobox
name = "Ligustrum lucidum"

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image_width = 220px
image_caption = "Ligustrum lucidum"
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Lamiales
familia = Oleaceae
genus = "Ligustrum"
species = "L. lucidum"
binomial = "Ligustrum lucidum"
binomial_authority = W.T.Aiton

"Ligustrum lucidum" (Glossy Privet, Chinese Privet or Broad-leaf Privet) [http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/pests-weeds/weeds/profiles/privet Weed profile: Privet] , New South Wales Department of Primary Industries] is a species of privet native to the southern half of China and is classed as an noxious weed in New South Wales, Australia where it was introduced.

It is the largest species in the genus, growing as a tree up to 25 m tall. The leaves are opposite, glossy dark green, 6-17 cm long and 3-8 cm broad.

The plant is often used as an ornamental tree, sometimes as a cultivar.

Ethnomedical Uses

*Known as "Nu Zhen Zi" in Chinese, "Ligustrum lucidum" is also known to the West as the "Wax Tree Privet".
*The berries are used in traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of "sexual weakness", tinnitus (ringing in the ears), as well as for general fatigue.
*It is also used as increase the yin of the body.

References

* [http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200017794 Flora of China: "Ligustrum lucidum"]
* [http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Ligustrum+lucidum Plants for a Future: "Ligustrum lucidum"]

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