Indian privet, Chinese privet
Ligustrum sinense

Family: Oleaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. The small branches are hairy. The leaves are opposite and simple. They are oval. The flowers are in spike like groups at the ends of branches. The flowers are white and have a scent. The fruit is fleshy and black. It is oval.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in damp gullies and wet oak forests. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Asia, Australia, China (country/location of origin), Indonesia, SE Asia, South America, Uruguay

How it is used for food

The fruit are used in brewing liquor.

Edible parts

Seeds - coffee, fruit - brewing

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Ci kong ba deng a bo, Privet India, Small-leaf privet

Synonyms

Several