Which species do you think as per the following?: Here is the difference between the two as per Google AI search: *Ligustrum lucidum* (glossy privet) is a large, often invasive, Asian evergreen tree reaching up to 12-25m with large (6–17 cm), shiny leaves and prominent white flower clusters. *Ligustrum perrottetii <https://www.google.com/search?q=Ligustrum+perrottetii&rlz=1C1SQJL_enIN948IN948&oq=difference+between+Ligustrum+lucidum+and+Ligustrum+perrottetii+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBCjQxMzU3ajBqMTWoAgiwAgHxBcFLXQajhMuV&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&mstk=AUtExfCd0Q1ko788VYcLQtwJ4XGsAvT6fMwmVX-_jCPGcrOLKTSafFgcDonYTkSDZYEjhSsN1eBKOPG9NlFGkFUJ0sCxSkMi0wcxMHcM2rQ8lo4LBqVHI0GG7hWjQBOt1mmobPRgxxTj_0YmvouBALA5NO0Y9Ox-0gopcHV_CHt7e3BbfO8&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwjS5cO74ZSTAxVW3TgGHYzNJzUQgK4QegQIARAC>* (Nilgiri privet), a native to India, is a much smaller tree (up to 5m) with smaller (1.5–5 cm), duller leaves. [image: eFlora of India]eFlora of India +3 Key Differences:
- Size and Habit: *L. lucidum* is a large tree or shrub (up to 25m), while *L. perrottetii* is a small tree, usually up to 5m. - Leaves: *L. lucidum* has larger (6–17 cm), glossy, dark green leaves. *L. perrottetii* has smaller (1.5–5 cm), elliptic leaves. - Branchlets: *L. perrottetii* has young branchlets that are minutely velvety and warty. - Origin: *L. lucidum* is native to China, whereas *L. perrottetii* is native to India, particularly the Western Ghats. - Ecological Role: *L. lucidum* is known as a highly invasive weed in many regions, while *L. perrottetii* is a local native species. [image: eFlora of India]eFlora of India +4 On Sat, 21 Feb 2026 at 16:29, Dinesh Valke <[email protected]> wrote: > About being cultivated species, it is considered as an invasive species in > the Nilgiris. > Here is the response to my question in Google's search ... > https://share.google/aimode/Rt8YTkOIDurCv9br3 > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Yes, Ligustrum lucidum (Glossy Privet) is found in the Nilgiris, where it > is recognized as an invasive species. > > *Status in the Nilgiris* > > - *Invasive Presence*: While often introduced as an ornamental tree, > it has naturalized and is now invading natural areas within the Nilgiri > Biosphere Reserve. > - *Ecological Impact*: It is known to spread rapidly, forming a dense > canopy that prevents the growth of indigenous grasses and trees, which > reduces the food base for local herbivores like gaur and deer. > - *Identification*: It is frequently compared with the Nilgiri Privet > (*Ligustrum > perrottetii*), a smaller native species. *L. lucidum* is distinguished > by its larger (8–17 cm), glossier leaves. > - *Wider Context*: It is part of a broader group of invasive "exotics" > in the region—alongside *Lantana camara*, *Senna spectabilis*, and > *Eucalyptus* — that the Tamil Nadu Forest Department and local > organizations are actively working to manage. > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > Regards. > Dinesh > > On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 4:19 PM Dinesh Valke <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> OK, Garg ji, many thanks. I will revise my notes. >> Regards. >> Dinesh >> >> On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 3:17 PM J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I think it is *Ligustrum perrottetii *only as per >>> https://efloraofindia.com/efi/ligustrum-perrottetii/ >>> >>> https://indiaflora-ces.iisc.ac.in/FloraPeninsular/herbsheet.php?id=6461&cat=7 >>> and your earlier post at 'FOR VALIDATION :: ¿ Ligustrum robustum subsp. >>> perrottetii (A.DC.) de Juana ? :: The Nilgiris :: Jan 28, 2026 · 9:33 AM >>> IST' >>> >>> On Mon, 9 Feb 2026 at 19:38, Dinesh Valke <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Dear Muthu, >>>> I find the Chinese privet (*Ligustrum lucidum*) as the better >>>> candidate, because the leaves of the posted plant are larger (8–17 cm) and >>>> very glossy compared to the relatively quite smaller (1.5–5 cm), >>>> elliptic-obovate of the Nilgiri privet (*Ligustrum perrottetii*). >>>> >>>> Regards. >>>> Dinesh >>>> >>>> On Mon, Feb 9, 2026 at 4:17 PM Muthu Karthick <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> looks more like *Ligustrum perrottetii *for me >>>>> >>>>> On Sun, Feb 8, 2026 at 10:48 AM Dinesh Valke <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *FOR ID ::* >>>>>> Dicots >>>>>> The Nilgiris :: Jan 28, 2026 · 8:41 AM IST >>>>>> along Ooty - Kotagiri Highway, about 2160 m asl >>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>> [image: Dicots] <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/337764522> >>>>>> [image: Dicots] <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/337764522> >>>>>> [image: Dicots] <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/337764522> >>>>>> Regards. >>>>>> Dinesh >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "eFloraofIndia" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>> To view this discussion, visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CABSQqC0h-mB7ufGFTpG0n%2BeDWbLFGUCkcOpMCjJsP3MGv82bsw%40mail.gmail.com >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CABSQqC0h-mB7ufGFTpG0n%2BeDWbLFGUCkcOpMCjJsP3MGv82bsw%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> With regards, >>> J.M.Garg, >>> https://efloraofindia.com/ >>> >> -- With regards, J.M.Garg, https://efloraofindia.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "eFloraofIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CA%2BiuSFAYB7DeQvMLwva4xSah%3DqRyySRabd%2Baqv8btcCUqCTWnw%40mail.gmail.com.
