Buxus calcarea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.E.Schatz & Lowry
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 24: 183 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576464
Common Names
- Buxus calcarea
- Calcarea Boxwood
- Calcarea Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Buxus calcarea (also called Calcareous Boxwood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It has a smooth gray bark and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Buxus calcarea is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buxus calcarea 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 calcarea is a species of evergreen shrub native to China. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, sunny environment with well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Buxus calcarea
Buxus calcarea is native to tropical Africa.
Buxus calcarea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buxus calcarea?
Buxus calcarea
What type of plant is Buxus calcarea?
It is a shrub
Where does Buxus calcarea 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-2687856: Based on the initial data import
Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
George Edward Schatz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Schatz' in the authors string.