Austrobuxus dentatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentatus
ID:
917115
Status:
valid
Authors:
Welzen & P.I.Forst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 28: 191 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916450
Common Names
- Austrobuxus dentatus
- Toothed Austrobuxus
- Austrobuxus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Austrobuxus dentatus (also called Dentate boxwood, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Buxaceae. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in dry deciduous forests, often growing in the understory.
Uses & Benefits
Austrobuxus dentatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks for its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Austrobuxus dentatus has small yellow flowers. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin and long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Austrobuxus dentatus is a tropical evergreen shrub that prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by cuttings, layering or seed.
Where to Find Austrobuxus dentatus
Austrobuxus dentatus can be found in the temperate forests of New Zealand.
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-461538: Based on the initial data import
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.
P.C.van Welzen (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welzen' in the authors string.