Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
alticola
ID:
302374

Status:
valid

Authors:
McPherson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 6: 461 (1984 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301706

Common Names

  • Austrobuxus alticola
  • Alticola Austrobuxus
  • Alticola Buxus

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Description

Austrobuxus alticola (also called Australian boxwood, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 2 meters in height and has small, leathery leaves. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, as well as in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Austrobuxus alticola is an ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering period and produces attractive, fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Austrobuxus alticola has bright yellow-green flowers with a white throat and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Austrobuxus alticola is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or early summer. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings in late summer or early fall and root in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Austrobuxus alticola

Austrobuxus alticola can be found in New Guinea.

Austrobuxus alticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Austrobuxus alticola?

Austrobuxus alticola

What is the family of Austrobuxus alticola?

Lamiaceae

What is the native range of Austrobuxus alticola?

Australia

Species in the Picrodendraceae family

Androstachys johnsonii, Aristogeitonia limoniifolia, Aristogeitonia lophirifolia, Aristogeitonia magnistipula, Aristogeitonia monophylla, Aristogeitonia perrieri, Aristogeitonia uapacifolia, Aristogeitonia gabonica, Austrobuxus alticola, Austrobuxus brevipes, Austrobuxus carunculatus, Austrobuxus clusiaceus, Austrobuxus cracens, Austrobuxus cuneatus, Austrobuxus ellipticus, Austrobuxus eugeniifolius, Austrobuxus horneanus, Austrobuxus huerlimannii, Austrobuxus mandjelicus, Austrobuxus megacarpus, Austrobuxus montis-do, Austrobuxus nitidus, Austrobuxus ovalis, Austrobuxus pauciflorus, Austrobuxus petiolaris, Austrobuxus rubiginosus, Austrobuxus swainii, Austrobuxus vieillardii, Austrobuxus dentatus, Austrobuxus celebicus, Choriceras majus, Choriceras tricorne, Dissiliaria baloghioides, Dissiliaria indistincta, Dissiliaria laxinervis, Dissiliaria muelleri, Dissiliaria surculosa, Dissiliaria tuckeri, Hyaenanche globosa, Kairothamnus phyllanthoides, Longetia buxoides, Micrantheum demissum, Micrantheum ericoides, Micrantheum hexandrum, Micrantheum serpentinum, Mischodon zeylanicus, Neoroepera banksii, Neoroepera buxifolia, Oldfieldia africana, Oldfieldia dactylophylla,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-18330: Based on the initial data import
Gordon D. McPherson (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McPherson' in the authors string.