Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ichagensis
ID:
577184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hatus.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Dept. Agric. Kyushu Imp. Univ. 6: 261-342 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576516

Common Names

  • Ichagensis Boxwood
  • Ichagensis Box
  • Ichagensis Boxwood Tree

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Description

Buxus ichagensis (also called 'Ichagensis Boxwood', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, as well as in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Buxus ichagensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its essential oils, and for making furniture. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin infections and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buxus ichagensis has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buxus ichagensis is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates.

Where to Find Buxus ichagensis

Buxus ichagensis is native to China and Taiwan. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Buxus ichagensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buxus ichagensis?

Buxus ichagensis

What is the common name of Buxus ichagensis?

Ichagensis Boxwood

What is the natural habitat of Buxus ichagensis?

Dry deciduous forests in Madagascar

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,

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