Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triptera
ID:
507383

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eg.Köhler

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 36: 483 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506715

Common Names

  • Buxus triptera
  • Triptera Boxwood
  • Boxwood

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Description

Buxus triptera (also called Three-winged box, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in moist habitats such as woodlands, hedgerows, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Buxus triptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buxus triptera has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have three opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buxus triptera is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C). It is best to water the plant deeply and then allow the soil to dry out before watering again. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Buxus triptera

Buxus triptera is native to Italy and can be found in the Apennine Mountains.

Buxus triptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buxus triptera?

Buxus triptera

What is the natural habitat of Buxus triptera?

Woodlands and open grasslands

What is the flowering period of Buxus triptera?

Spring and summer

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-2603862: Based on the initial data import
Egon Köhler (1932-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eg.Köhler' in the authors string.