privet
Ligustrum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Privet, scientifically known as Ligustrum, is a diverse genus of flowering shrubs and trees widely recognized for their ornamental value. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, various species possess significant ethnobotanical importance, traditionally used in medicinal practices across several cultures to treat inflammation, promote wound healing, and support overall wellness.
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Privet · Privets
- Scientific synonyms
- Ligustridium · Esquirolia · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- privet
- privets
Scientific Names
Accepted name
LigustrumSynonyms
- Ligustridium
- Esquirolia
- Phlyarodoxa
- Faulia
- Parasyringa
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Ligustridium
- Parasyringa
- Faulia
- Phlyarodoxa
- Ligustro
- Aligustre
- Esquirolia
- Visiania
- truenos o aligustres
German:
- Liguster
- Rainweiden
- Liguster
French:
- Troène
- Raisin de chien
- Troene
- troènes
- Troènes
- Troène
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Oleaceae. It is ultimately identified by the genus Ligustrum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Genus | Ligustrum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across the northern regions of Europe. Within Northern Europe, its presence is noted in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. It can also be found growing throughout the landscapes of Great Britain and Ireland. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the northern territories of Norway. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the various regions of Sweden.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Ligustrum has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antitumor.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Bioresources and bioprocessing
Antitumor
- Bioresources and bioprocessing
Preparations
Ligustrum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include secoiridoid and iridoid glucosides.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Secoiridoid and iridoid glucosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Secoiridoid and iridoid glucosides
- Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan