Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosula
ID:
577261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 173 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576593

Common Names

  • Pilosula Boxwood
  • Hairy Boxwood
  • Hairy Box

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Description

Buxus pilosula (also called Hairy Boxwood, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to China, Japan, and Korea. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 m (6-10 ft) and has small, leathery, glossy, dark green leaves with a hairy underside. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often used as a hedge or topiary in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Buxus pilosula 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 pilosula sub. cacuminis Eg.Köhler

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buxus pilosula has small, white, fragrant flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buxus pilosula is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Buxus pilosula

Buxus pilosula is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical forests of the Yucatan Peninsula.

Buxus pilosula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buxus pilosula?

Buxus pilosula

What is the common name of Buxus pilosula?

Hairy Buxus

What is the natural habitat of Buxus pilosula?

Buxus pilosula 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,

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