Ornamental - It is used as a hedge plant.
Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal
Sub-tropical biome.

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.
Flowering: June- July.