Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
577332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 17 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576664

Common Names

  • Buxus wrightii
  • Wright's Boxwood
  • Dwarf Boxwood

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Synonyms

  • Tricera microphylia Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Buxus wrightii (also called Wright's Box, Boxwood, and Japanese Box, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Japan. 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 wrightii is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks. It is also used for hedging and topiary.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Buxus wrightii sub. leonii (Britton) Eg.Köhler

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buxus wrightii has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buxus wrightii 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 wrightii

Buxus wrightii can be found in the eastern region of Asia, in the countries of China, Japan, and Korea.

Buxus wrightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buxus wrightii?

Buxus wrightii

What is the common name of Buxus wrightii?

Wright's boxwood

What is the natural habitat of Buxus wrightii?

Buxus wrightii is native to the southeastern United States

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