Forestiera ligustrina (Michaux) Poiret. Common name: Glade Forestiera, Southern-privet. Phenology: Aug. Habitat: Upland forests, woodlands, and glades, mostly on calcareous rocks or shell middens. Distribution: E. SC south to n. peninsular FL, west to sc. KY, c. TN, AL, and MS; disjunct in w. LA and e. TX.
Origin/Endemic status: Endemic
Synonymy ⓘ: = C, F, Fl6, G, K4, S, Tn, Tx, WH3, Brooks (1977), Godfrey (1988), Hardin (1974), Johnston (1957); = Adelia ligustrina Michx. — S13; = n/a — RAB. Basionym: Adelia ligustrina Michx. 1803
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
- Great Plains: FAC
Heliophily ⓘ: 7
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© Alan Cressler: Forestiera ligustrina (male), Broxton Rocks Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, Coffee County, Georgia 1 by Alan Cressler source | Original Image ⭷Feedback
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