Buxus lisowskii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bamps & Malaisse
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 60: 291 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576535
Common Names
- Lisowski's Boxwood
- Lisowski Boxwood
- Lisowski's Box
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Buxus lisowskii (also called 'Lisowski's 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 lisowskii 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
The flowers of Buxus lisowskii are small, greenish-yellow, and have a pleasant scent. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a thick stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Buxus lisowskii 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 lisowskii
Buxus lisowskii is native to China and Taiwan. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Buxus lisowskii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buxus lisowskii?
Buxus lisowskii
What are the common names of Buxus lisowskii?
Lisowski's boxwood
What is the natural habitat of Buxus lisowskii?
Buxus lisowskii is native to China and Japan.
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-2687921: Based on the initial data import
Paul Rodolphe Joseph Bamps (1932-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bamps' in the authors string.
François Malaisse (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malaisse' in the authors string.