Buxus cochinchinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre ex Gagnep.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 68: 481 (1921 publ. 1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576477
Common Names
- Chinese Boxwood
- Cochin Boxwood
- Cochinchina Boxwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Buxus cochinchinensis (also called Cochinchina 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 Vietnam, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Buxus cochinchinensis is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Buxus cochinchinensis var. holttumiana (Hatus.) JuliusFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buxus cochinchinensis 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 cochinchinensis is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Buxus cochinchinensis
Buxus cochinchinensis is native to tropical Asia.
Buxus cochinchinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buxus cochinchinensis?
Buxus cochinchinensis
What is the common name of Buxus cochinchinensis?
Cochin Boxwood
What is the natural habitat of Buxus cochinchinensis?
Dry deciduous forests in Vietnam
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-2687869: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.