Status:
valid
Authors:
(Beuzev. & C.T.White) Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 25: 508 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302060
Common Names
- Swainii
- Swain's Buxus
- Swain's Boxwood
Synonyms
- Longetia swainii Beuzev. & C.T.White [unknown]
Description
Austrobuxus swainii (also called Swain's 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 swainii is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and flowers being used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Austrobuxus swainii flower is orange and tubular, with four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Austrobuxus swainii 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 swainii
Austrobuxus swainii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Austrobuxus swainii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Austrobuxus swainii?
Austrobuxus swainii
What is the common name of Austrobuxus swainii?
Swainson's Box
What is the natural habitat of Austrobuxus swainii?
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,