Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
577219

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 4(2): 142 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576551

Common Names

  • Buxus microphylla
  • Microphylla Boxwood
  • Microphylla Tree

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Synonyms

  • Buxus fortunei Carrière [unknown]
  • Buxus japonica Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Buxus kitashimae Y.Yanagita [unknown]
  • Buxus microphylla japonica (Müll.Arg.) Rehder & E.H.Wilson [unknown]
  • Buxus microphylla kitashimae (Yanagita) H.Ohba [unknown]
  • Buxus microphylla major Makino [unknown]
  • Buxus microphylla tenuis Makino [unknown]
  • Buxus obcordatavariegata Fortune [unknown]
  • Buxus ovalifolia Siebold ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Buxus rotundifolia hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Buxus sempervirens japonica (Müll.Arg.) Makino [unknown]
  • Buxus sempervirens microphylla (Siebold & Zucc.) Makino [unknown]
  • Buxus virens Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Buxus microphylla (also called 'Small-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 microphylla 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Buxus microphylla var. riparia (Makino) Makino

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Buxus microphylla 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 microphylla is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and prune to shape as needed.

Where to Find Buxus microphylla

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

Buxus microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buxus microphylla?

Buxus microphylla

What is the common name of Buxus microphylla?

Microphylla Buxus

What type of plant is Buxus microphylla?

Buxus microphylla 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2687938: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.