Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 29: 305 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301875
Common Names
- Huerlimannii Boxwood
- Huerlimannii Buxus
- Huerlimannii Austrobuxus
Description
Austrobuxus huerlimannii (also called Huerlimann'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 partial shade exposure.
Uses & Benefits
Austrobuxus huerlimannii 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 huerlimannii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Austrobuxus huerlimannii 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 huerlimannii
Austrobuxus huerlimannii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Austrobuxus huerlimannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Austrobuxus huerlimannii?
Austrobuxus huerlimannii
What is the common name of Austrobuxus huerlimannii?
Huerlimann's Box
What is the bloom time of Austrobuxus huerlimannii?
Late Spring to Early Summer
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,