Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
portoricensis
ID:
577262

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alain

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 92: 296 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576594

Common Names

  • Portoricensis Boxwood
  • Porto Rican Boxwood
  • Porto Rican Box

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Description

Buxus portoricensis (also called Puerto Rican Boxwood, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 m (6-10 ft) and has small, leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often used as a hedge or topiary in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Buxus portoricensis 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

Buxus portoricensis 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 portoricensis 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 portoricensis

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

Buxus portoricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buxus portoricensis?

Buxus portoricensis

What is the common name of Buxus portoricensis?

Portorico Buxus

What is the natural habitat of Buxus portoricensis?

Buxus portoricensis is native to Puerto Rico

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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