Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 16 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576498
Common Names
- Gonoclada Boxwood
- Gonoclada Box
- Gonoclada Boxwood Tree
Synonyms
- Tricera flaviramea Britton [unknown]
- Buxus flaviramea (Britton) Mathou [unknown]
- Buxus heterophylla Urb. [unknown]
- Buxus retusa gonoclada M.Gómez [unknown]
- Tricera gonoclada C.Wright ex Griseb. [unknown]
Description
Buxus gonoclada (also called Gonoclad 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 gonoclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in floral arrangements and bouquets. It is known to be drought tolerant and can help improve air quality.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Buxus gonoclada sub. orientensis Eg.Köhler
Buxus gonoclada sub. toldoensis Eg.Köhler
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buxus gonoclada has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buxus gonoclada is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and prune to shape as needed.
Where to Find Buxus gonoclada
Buxus gonoclada is native to China and Taiwan. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Buxus gonoclada FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buxus gonoclada?
Buxus gonoclada
What is the common name of Buxus gonoclada?
Gonocladus Boxwood
What is the natural habitat of Buxus gonoclada?
Dry deciduous forests in Mexico
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,