Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buxifolia
ID:
523867

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Comm. ex Lam.) G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 837 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523199

Common Names

  • Agarista buxifolia
  • Buxifolia Agarista
  • Buxifolia's Agarista

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Synonyms

  • Agauria buxifolia (Comm. ex Lam.) Cordem. [valid]
  • Andromeda buxifolia Comm. ex Lam. [valid]
  • Agauria salicifolia buxifolia (Comm. ex Lam.) Sleumer [valid]
  • Leucothoe buxifolia (Comm. ex Lam.) DC. [valid]
  • Cassiphone buxifolia (Comm. ex Lam.) Peterm. [valid]

Description

Agarista buxifolia (also called Boxwood Agarista, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has dark green, glossy leaves and white or pink flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist forests and grasslands at altitudes of up to 3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Agarista buxifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agarista buxifolia flowers are white, bell-shaped and about 1 cm long. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agarista buxifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Agarista buxifolia

Agarista buxifolia can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Agarista buxifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agarista buxifolia?

Agarista buxifolia

What is the common name of Agarista buxifolia?

Buxifolia

What is the natural habitat of Agarista buxifolia?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Agarista genus

Species in the Ericaceae family