Oleaceae · Ligustrum

Ligustrum gamblei

Tree
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Karnataka, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand
Flowering
January-October

Plant Details

Scientific name
Ligustrum gamblei
Genus
Ligustrum
Family
Oleaceae
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Mixed forests on hills above 900m; also in shola borders. Dominant above 1100m
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India
Distribution
India, Bangladesh
Found in India
Karnataka, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand
Flowering & fruiting
January-October
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Type
Variable
Toothed margin leaf character
Margin
Toothed
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Oleaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Panicle
Fruit
Drupe

Typical of the Oleaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Ligustrum gamblei

Ligustrum gamblei is a tree belonging to the Oleaceae family (Olive/Jasmine family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple/pinnate leaves, panicle/cymose flower clusters, drupe/capsule/samara fruit. It is typically found in mixed forests on hills above 900m; also in shola borders. dominant above 1100m. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during January-October.

Illustration representing the Oleaceae family
Botanical family

Oleaceae

Olive/Jasmine family

Ligustrum gamblei belongs to the Oleaceae family.

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