Awaiting your final decision on this. On Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 12:37, J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote:
> 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/ > -- With regards, J.M.Garg, https://efloraofindia.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "eFloraofIndia" group. 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