Buxus cipolinica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lowry & G.E.Schatz
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 28: 68 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506714
Common Names
- Buxus cipolinica
- Cipolinica Boxwood
- Boxwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Buxus cipolinica (also called Cipollini box, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in moist habitats such as woodlands, hedgerows, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Buxus cipolinica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buxus cipolinica has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Buxus cipolinica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C). It is best to water the plant deeply and then allow the soil to dry out before watering again. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Buxus cipolinica
Buxus cipolinica is native to Italy and can be found in the Apennine Mountains.
Buxus cipolinica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buxus cipolinica?
Buxus cipolinica
What is the natural habitat of Buxus cipolinica?
Woodlands and open grasslands
What is the flowering period of Buxus cipolinica?
Spring and summer
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-2603861: 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.