Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Species:
saligna
ID:
734597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 11 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733930

Common Names

  • Sarcococca saligna
  • Willow-leaved Sarcococca
  • Willow-like Sarcococca

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Description

Sarcococca saligna (also called 'Willow-leaved Sarcococca' among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to Asia. It has a spreading habit and is characterized by its willow-like leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist habitats such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcococca saligna is used as an ornamental plant for its fragrant flowers and evergreen foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sarcococca saligna has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcococca saligna is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light shade and dry conditions. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Sarcococca saligna

Sarcococca saligna is native to the temperate forests of Asia.

Sarcococca saligna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcococca saligna?

Sarcococca saligna

What is the common name of Sarcococca saligna?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Sarcococca saligna?

It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands

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,