Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
petiolaris
ID:
302683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 29: 304 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302015

Common Names

  • Petiole Boxwood
  • Petiole Austrobuxus
  • Petiole Austrobuxus

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Description

Austrobuxus petiolaris (also called Petiolate Boxwood, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are small and oval-shaped. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Austrobuxus petiolaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Austrobuxus petiolaris has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Austrobuxus petiolaris is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size. It can also be divided in early spring.

Where to Find Austrobuxus petiolaris

Austrobuxus petiolaris is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often found in canyons and on hillsides. It is also found in the Chihuahuan Desert.

Austrobuxus petiolaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Austrobuxus petiolaris?

Austrobuxus petiolaris

What are the common names of Austrobuxus petiolaris?

Petiolate Boxwood

What is the natural habitat of Austrobuxus petiolaris?

Woodlands, thickets, and scrublands

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