Ligustrum japonicum
L. japonicum
Ligustrum japonicum, commonly known as Japanese privet, is a versatile evergreen shrub valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, its leaves and fruits are utilized to support metabolic health and immune function. This resilient plant remains a significant subject in both ethnobotany and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Ligustrum japonicum
- Family: Oleaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Lamiales and the family Oleaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established within the genus Ligustrum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Oleaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ligustrum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ligustrum japonicum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is identified as 日本女贞 (zh-hans), 日本女貞 (zh-hant), or 日本女貞 (zh-hk). In German, the species is called Japanischer Liguster (de), while in Japanese, it is commonly known as ネズミモチ (ja).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 日本女贞 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 日本女貞 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 日本女貞 | Wikidata |
| de | Japanischer Liguster | Wikidata |
| ja | ネズミモチ | Wikidata |
| eu | Japoniar arbustu | Wikidata |
| fr | Troène du Japon | Wikidata |
| ko | 광나무 | Wikidata |
| zh | 日本女贞 | Wikidata |
| ar | تمرحنة يابانية | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions of the world. In East Asia, its presence is noted in Japan and the Nansei-shotō islands. It is also commonly found throughout the Korean peninsula. Moving towards the mainland, the species can be located in Southeast China. Additionally, its range extends much further south to include Lesotho in Southern Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Marianas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Maryland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ligustrum japonicum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oleuropein.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oleuropein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |