Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loheri
ID:
577206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 9: 311 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576538

Common Names

  • Loher's Boxwood
  • Loher Boxwood
  • Loher's Box

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Description

Buxus loheri (also called 'Loher'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 loheri is a popular ornamental shrub used in gardens and parks. It is also used for hedges and topiary, and its dense foliage provides excellent wind protection. It is also used as a bonsai plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Buxus loheri 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 loheri 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 loheri

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

Buxus loheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buxus loheri?

Buxus loheri

What are the common names of Buxus loheri?

Loher's boxwood

What is the natural habitat of Buxus loheri?

Buxus loheri 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,

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