Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madagascarica
ID:
577213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Buxac. : 65 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576545

Common Names

  • Madagascar Boxwood
  • Madagascar Box
  • Madagascar Boxwood Tree

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Synonyms

  • Buxella madagascarica (Baill.) Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Notobuxus madagascarica (Baill.) E.Phillips [unknown]

Description

Buxus madagascarica (also called 'Madagascar 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 madagascarica is an evergreen shrub that is often used for hedges and topiary. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its dense foliage provides excellent wind protection.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Buxus madagascarica 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 madagascarica 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 madagascarica

Buxus madagascarica is native to Madagascar. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Buxus madagascarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buxus madagascarica?

Buxus madagascarica

What is the common name of Buxus madagascarica?

Madagascarica Buxus

What type of plant is Buxus madagascarica?

Buxus madagascarica is an evergreen shrub

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