Buxus acunae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi & O.Muñiz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 22: 307 (1976 publ. 1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576442
Common Names
- Buxus acunae
- Acunae Boxwood
- Acunae Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Buxus acunae (also called Acuna's buxus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry forests and scrublands in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Buxus acunae is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buxus acunae has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Buxus acunae is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Buxus acunae
Buxus acunae is native to tropical Africa.
Buxus acunae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buxus acunae?
Buxus acunae
What type of plant is Buxus acunae?
It is a shrub
Where does Buxus acunae grow?
It grows in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Buxus genus
Buxus braimbridgeorum, Buxus cipolinica, Buxus triptera, Buxus yunquensis, Buxus acuminata, Buxus acunae, Buxus acutata, Buxus aneura, Buxus arborea, Buxus austroyunnanensis, Buxus bahamensis, Buxus balearica, Buxus bartlettii, Buxus benguellensis, Buxus bissei, Buxus bodinieri, Buxus brevipes, Buxus calcarea, Buxus capuronii, Buxus chaoanensis, Buxus citrifolia, Buxus cochinchinensis, Buxus cordata, Buxus crassifolia, Buxus cubana, Buxus ekmanii, Buxus excisa, Buxus glomerata, Buxus gonoclada, Buxus hainanensis, Buxus harlandii, Buxus hebecarpa, Buxus hildebrandtii, Buxus humbertii, Buxus ichagensis, Buxus imbricata, Buxus itremoensis, Buxus jaucoensis, Buxus laevigata, Buxus lancifolia, Buxus latistyla, Buxus leivae, Buxus linearifolia, Buxus lisowskii, Buxus liukiuensis, Buxus loheri, Buxus macowanii, Buxus macrocarpa, Buxus macrophylla, Buxus madagascarica,
Species in the Buxaceae family
Buxus braimbridgeorum, Buxus cipolinica, Buxus triptera, Buxus yunquensis, Buxus acuminata, Buxus acunae, Buxus acutata, Buxus aneura, Buxus arborea, Buxus austroyunnanensis, Buxus bahamensis, Buxus balearica, Buxus bartlettii, Buxus benguellensis, Buxus bissei, Buxus bodinieri, Buxus brevipes, Buxus calcarea, Buxus capuronii, Buxus chaoanensis, Buxus citrifolia, Buxus cochinchinensis, Buxus cordata, Buxus crassifolia, Buxus cubana, Buxus ekmanii, Buxus excisa, Buxus glomerata, Buxus gonoclada, Buxus hainanensis, Buxus harlandii, Buxus hebecarpa, Buxus hildebrandtii, Buxus humbertii, Buxus ichagensis, Buxus imbricata, Buxus itremoensis, Buxus jaucoensis, Buxus laevigata, Buxus lancifolia, Buxus latistyla, Buxus leivae, Buxus linearifolia, Buxus lisowskii, Buxus liukiuensis, Buxus loheri, Buxus macowanii, Buxus macrocarpa, Buxus macrophylla, Buxus madagascarica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2687836: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Onaney Muñiz Gutiérrez (1937-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Muñiz' in the authors string.