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 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 10:49, Dinesh Valke <[email protected]> wrote: > > *FOR VALIDATION ::* > ¿ *Ligustrum* sp. ? > The Nilgiris :: Jan 28, 2026 · 4:55 PM IST > Maditerai, about 2238 m asl > ------------------------------ > [image: ¿ Ligustrum sp. ?] > <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/339256500> > [image: ¿ Ligustrum sp. ?] > <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/339256500> > 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/CABSQqC3qS5FTbGaU-%2BvbKkmxWMYyHGVWghmye2ZRmjLRZAWMwg%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CABSQqC3qS5FTbGaU-%2BvbKkmxWMYyHGVWghmye2ZRmjLRZAWMwg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- 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%2BiuSFA%2B5-WPLRHZN6im_y-TrhkiUSCq%3DW18pSCz_T4g8DAOdw%40mail.gmail.com.
