Buxus obtusifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mildbr.) Hutch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Gen. Fl. Pl. 2: 108 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576587
Common Names
- Oblong Boxwood
- Oblong Buxus
- Oblong Boxwood
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- Notobuxus obtusifolius Mildbr. [unknown]
Description
Buxus obtusifolia (also called obtuse-leaved boxwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Buxaceae. It is native to eastern Africa, from Ethiopia south to Mozambique and east to Madagascar. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Buxus obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia
Buxus obtusifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical forests of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Buxus obtusifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buxus obtusifolia?
Buxus obtusifolia
What is the common name of Buxus obtusifolia?
Oblique-leaved Buxus
What is the natural habitat of Buxus obtusifolia?
Buxus obtusifolia is native to South Africa
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-2687971: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.