Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
horneanus
ID:
302534

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 23: 342 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301866

Common Names

  • Horneanus Boxwood
  • Horneanus Buxus
  • Horneanus Austrobuxus

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Synonyms

  • Buraeavia horneana A.C.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Austrobuxus horneanus (also called Horne's boxwood, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in areas with full sun exposure.

Uses & Benefits

Austrobuxus horneanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for hedging and topiary.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Austrobuxus horneanus is a small, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are thin and upright with small, oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Austrobuxus horneanus can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Austrobuxus horneanus

Austrobuxus horneanus is native to the southern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Austrobuxus horneanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Austrobuxus horneanus?

Austrobuxus horneanus

What is the common name of Austrobuxus horneanus?

Horne's Box

What type of plant is Austrobuxus horneanus?

Evergreen Shrub

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-18345: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.