Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
liukiuensis
ID:
577204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 16: 179 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576536

Common Names

  • Liukiuensis Boxwood
  • Liukiuensis Box
  • Liukiuensis Boxwood Tree

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Synonyms

  • Buxus liukiuensis longipedicellata Hatus. [unknown]
  • Buxus sempervirens liukiuensis Makino [unknown]

Description

Buxus liukiuensis (also called 'Liukiu 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 liukiuensis 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 liukiuensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Buxus liukiuensis 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 liukiuensis

Buxus liukiuensis is native to Japan and the Ryukyu Islands. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Buxus liukiuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buxus liukiuensis?

Buxus liukiuensis

What are the common names of Buxus liukiuensis?

Liukiu boxwood

What is the natural habitat of Buxus liukiuensis?

Buxus liukiuensis is native to 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,

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