Ligustrum lucidum belongs to the terminal panicle, which is one of the infinite inflorescences. It has branches in the main floral axis, and each branch is a raceme, so it is also a compound raceme. The whole inflorescence looks like a cone, so it is also called a panicle. After flowering, the number of flowers is very large.

What inflorescence does Ligustrum lucidum belong to?

Ligustrum lucidum belongs to the terminal panicle, which is one of the infinite inflorescences. It has branches in the main floral axis, and each branch is a raceme, so it is also a compound raceme. The whole inflorescence looks like a cone, so it is also called a panicle. After flowering, the number of flowers is very large.

What plant is Ligustrum lucidum?

Ligustrum lucidum, also known as ash tree, holly tree, wax tree, Ligustrum lucidum and Ligustrum lucidum, belongs to Oleaceae and Ligustrum genus. It is a common evergreen shrub with a growth height of about 25 meters. It is widely planted all over China, especially in North China and Northwest China, and is an ornamental tree species.

There are many varieties of Ligustrum lucidum, most of which have strong cold tolerance, water and humidity resistance, prefer warm and humid climate, and have high demand for light. They belong to deep-rooted tree species, and their roots are relatively developed, and they also grow fast, sprout strongly and are resistant to pruning.

Ligustrum lucidum flowering

Ligustrum lucidum usually blooms in June-June, and it will bear fruit in10-1month. Its flowers are terminal, with panicles of 8-20 cm long, white flowers and small flowers, but its ornamental value is good, and it can last for about two months after flowering.