Status:
valid
Authors:
(Guillaumin) Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 39 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302049
Common Names
- Rusty Buxus
- Rusty Boxwood
- Rusty Box
Synonyms
- Buraeavia rubiginosa Guillaumin [unknown]
Description
Austrobuxus rubiginosus (also called Rusty 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 rubiginosus is a species of flowering plant in the boxwood family, Buxaceae. It is native to the Caribbean region and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, colds, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Austrobuxus rubiginosus flower is pink and tubular, with four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Austrobuxus rubiginosus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings are not always true to the parent plant.
Where to Find Austrobuxus rubiginosus
Austrobuxus rubiginosus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Austrobuxus rubiginosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Austrobuxus rubiginosus?
Austrobuxus rubiginosus
What is the common name of Austrobuxus rubiginosus?
Rusty Box
What is the natural habitat of Austrobuxus rubiginosus?
Dry, rocky slopes in the southeastern United States
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,