Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rugulosa
ID:
577282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hatus.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Dept. Agric. Kyushu Imp. Univ. 6: 261-342 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576614

Common Names

  • Boxwood
  • Japanese Boxwood
  • Korean Boxwood

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Synonyms

  • Buxus microphylla prostrata W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Buxus rugulosa prostrata (W.W.Sm.) Hatus. [unknown]
  • Buxus sinica pumila M.Cheng [unknown]
  • Buxus sinica vacciniifolia M.Cheng [unknown]
  • Buxus harlandii platyphylla C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Buxus microphylla platyphylla (C.K.Schneid.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Buxus rugulosa rugulosa [unknown]
  • Buxus rugulosa rugulosa [unknown]

Description

Buxus rugulosa (also called Rough 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 rough surface. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often used as a hedge or topiary in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Buxus rugulosa is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks. It is also used for hedging and topiary.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Buxus rugulosa var. prostrata (W.W.Sm.) M.Cheng
Buxus rugulosa sub. rupicola (W.W.Sm.) Hatus.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buxus rugulosa has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buxus rugulosa is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a sandy soil mix. Layering can be done in the spring or summer by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted, then it can be cut off and transplanted.

Where to Find Buxus rugulosa

Buxus rugulosa can be found in China.

Buxus rugulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buxus rugulosa?

Buxus rugulosa

What is the common name of Buxus rugulosa?

Rugose Buxus

What is the natural habitat of Buxus rugulosa?

Buxus rugulosa 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