Indian privet


Scientific Name

Ligustrum confusum Decne.


Other Names

Kanike phool


Life Form

Tree


Family

Oleaceae



Kanike phool
Image by - Saroj Kasaju
Usages

Ornamental - It is used as a hedge plant.


Native to

Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal


Habitat

Sub-tropical biome.


Conservation Status

Least Concern



Plant Description

Perennial shrub or tree 3-8 m tall.

Woody, multiple stems forming a shrub-like structure.

Simple, opposite, oval to lance-shaped, with entire margins.

Small, white, fragrant, in dense clusters.

Small, black or dark blue berries.


Phenology

Flowering: June- July.