Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutata
ID:
577111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Friis

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 297 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576443

Common Names

  • Buxus acutata
  • Acutata Boxwood
  • Acutata Tree

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Synonyms

  • Macropodandra acuminata Gilg [unknown]
  • Notobuxus acuminata Hutch. [unknown]
  • Buxus acuminata (Gilg) Hutch. [unknown]

Description

Buxus acutata (also called sharp-pointed 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 acutata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buxus acutata has small, yellow, star-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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Cultivation and Propagation

Buxus acutata 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 acutata

Buxus acutata is native to tropical Africa.

Buxus acutata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buxus acutata?

Buxus acutata

What type of plant is Buxus acutata?

It is a shrub

Where does Buxus acutata 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-2687837: Based on the initial data import
Ib Friis (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Friis' in the authors string.