Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.H.Shaw & V.D.Nguyen
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Plantsman , n.s., 10: 233 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750188
Common Names
- Sarcococca bleddynii
- Bleddyn's Sarcococca
- Bleddyn's Sarcococca
Description
Sarcococca bleddynii (also called Bleddyn's Sarcococca, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in areas with limestone soils.
Uses & Benefits
Sarcococca bleddynii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sarcococca bleddynii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed with a thin, white, fleshy coating. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and dark green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sarcococca bleddynii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Sarcococca bleddynii
Sarcococca bleddynii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Sarcococca bleddynii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarcococca bleddynii?
Sarcococca bleddynii
What is the common name of Sarcococca bleddynii?
Bleddyn's Sweet Box
What is the natural habitat of Sarcococca bleddynii?
Tropical forests
Species in the Sarcococca genus
Sarcococca confusa,
Sarcococca ruscifolia,
Sarcococca coriacea,
Sarcococca hookeriana,
Sarcococca saligna,
Sarcococca zeylanica,
Sarcococca bleddynii,
Sarcococca conzattii,
Sarcococca longipetiolata,
Sarcococca longifolia,
Sarcococca wallichii,
Sarcococca coriacea,
Sarcococca balansae,
Sarcococca orientalis,
Sarcococca confertiflora,
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
Van Dzu Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.D.Nguyen' in the authors string.