Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rehder & E.H.Wilson) M.Cheng
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 45(1): 37 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576644
Common Names
- Buxus sinica
- Chinese Boxwood
- Littleleaf Boxwood
Synonyms
- Buxus intermedia Hatus. [unknown]
- Buxus microphylla intermedia (Kaneh.) H.L.Li [unknown]
- Buxus microphylla pubescens S.S.Ying [unknown]
- Buxus microphylla sinica Rehder & E.H.Wilson [unknown]
- Buxus microphylla sinica (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) Hatus. [unknown]
- Buxus microphylla tarokoensis S.Y.Lu & Yuen P.Yang [unknown]
- Buxus sinica intermedia (Kaneh.) M.Cheng [unknown]
- Buxus sinica sinica [unknown]
- Buxus sinica sinica [unknown]
- Buxus intermedia Kaneh. [unknown]
Description
Buxus sinica (also called Chinese Box, Boxwood, and Japanese Box, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves and can reach up to 10 m in height. It is commonly found in parks, gardens, and hedges, and is also used for topiary.
Uses & Benefits
Buxus sinica is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks. It is also used for hedging and topiary.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Buxus sinica var. aemulans (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) P.Brückn. & T.L.Ming
Buxus sinica var. insularis (Nakai) M.Cheng
Buxus sinica var. parvifolia M.Cheng
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buxus sinica has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buxus sinica 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 sinica
Buxus sinica can be found in the eastern region of Asia, in the countries of China, Japan, and Korea.
Buxus sinica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buxus sinica?
Buxus sinica
What is the common name of Buxus sinica?
Chinese boxwood
What is the natural habitat of Buxus sinica?
Buxus sinica is native to China, Japan, and Korea
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,