Austrobuxus ellipticus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ellipticus
ID:
302490
Status:
valid
Authors:
McPherson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 6: 462 (1984 publ. 1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301822
Common Names
- Elliptic Boxwood
- Ellipticus Boxwood
- Austrobuxus Ellipticus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Austrobuxus ellipticus (also called Elliptic-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 ellipticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for hedging and topiary.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Austrobuxus ellipticus 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 ellipticus 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 ellipticus
Austrobuxus ellipticus is native to Australia and can be found in the states of Victoria and New South Wales.
Austrobuxus ellipticus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Austrobuxus ellipticus?
Austrobuxus ellipticus
What type of plant is Austrobuxus ellipticus?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Austrobuxus ellipticus 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-18341: Based on the initial data import
Gordon D. McPherson (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McPherson' in the authors string.