Austrobuxus cuneatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuneatus
ID:
302469
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Airy Shaw) Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 40 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301801
Common Names
- Elliptic Boxwood
- Cuneate Boxwood
- Austrobuxus Cuneatus
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- Austrobuxus clusiaceus cuneatus Airy Shaw [unknown]
Description
Austrobuxus cuneatus (also called Wedge-Leaved Boxwood, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Austrobuxus cuneatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a culinary herb to flavor dishes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Austrobuxus cuneatus has white flowers with a yellow center and small seed pods. The seedlings are small and delicate with light green leaves. The seeds are small and black.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Austrobuxus cuneatus is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Austrobuxus cuneatus
Austrobuxus cuneatus is native to Australia and can be found in the states of Victoria and New South Wales.
Austrobuxus cuneatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Austrobuxus cuneatus?
Austrobuxus cuneatus
What type of plant is Austrobuxus cuneatus?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Austrobuxus cuneatus native to?
Australia
Species in the Austrobuxus genus
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,
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-18339: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.