Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevigata
ID:
577196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 847 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576528

Common Names

  • Smoothleaf Boxwood
  • Smooth-leaf Boxwood
  • Smooth-leaved Boxwood

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Synonyms

  • Buxus aquartiana Rich. ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Buxus purdieana Baill. [unknown]
  • Crantzia laevigata Sw. [unknown]
  • Crantzia laevigata J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Tricera fasciculata Griseb. [unknown]
  • Tricera laevigata Sw. [unknown]

Description

Buxus laevigata (also called 'Smooth-Leaved 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 laevigata 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 laevigata has small, white, fragrant flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buxus laevigata 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 laevigata

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

Buxus laevigata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buxus laevigata?

Buxus laevigata

What type of plant is Buxus laevigata?

It is a shrub

Where does Buxus laevigata 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,