Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buxifolius
ID:
592457

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd. ex Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 62 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591789

Common Names

  • Ceanothus Buxifolius
  • Boxleaf Wild Lilac
  • Boxleaf Ceanothus

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Synonyms

  • Ceanothus ferox Standl. [unknown]
  • Colubrina buxifolia Schltdl. [unknown]

Description

Ceanothus buxifolius (also called boxleaf ceanothus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to California. It has small, dark green leaves and white or pink flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and chaparral regions.

Uses & Benefits

Ceanothus buxifolius is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ache. It is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceanothus buxifolius has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceanothus buxifolius can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Both methods require regular watering and protection from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Ceanothus buxifolius

Ceanothus buxifolius can be found in California, Oregon, and Baja California.

Ceanothus buxifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceanothus buxifolius?

Ceanothus buxifolius

What is the common name of Ceanothus buxifolius?

Box-leaved Ceanothus

What is the natural habitat of Ceanothus buxifolius?

Woodlands

Species in the Ceanothus genus

Ceanothus americanus, Ceanothus arboreus, Ceanothus arcuatus, Ceanothus bakeri, Ceanothus bolensis, Ceanothus buxifolius, Ceanothus caeruleus, Ceanothus confusus, Ceanothus connivens, Ceanothus cordulatus, Ceanothus crassifolius, Ceanothus cuneatus, Ceanothus cyaneus, Ceanothus dentatus, Ceanothus depressus, Ceanothus divergens, Ceanothus diversifolius, Ceanothus fendleri, Ceanothus ferrisiae, Ceanothus flexilis, Ceanothus foliosus, Ceanothus fresnensis, Ceanothus gloriosus, Ceanothus griseus, Ceanothus hearstiorum, Ceanothus herbaceus, Ceanothus humboldtensis, Ceanothus impressus, Ceanothus incanus, Ceanothus integerrimus, Ceanothus jepsonii, Ceanothus lemmonii, Ceanothus leucodermis, Ceanothus lobbianus, Ceanothus lorenzenii, Ceanothus maritimus, Ceanothus martini, Ceanothus masonii, Ceanothus megacarpus, Ceanothus mendocinensis, Ceanothus microphyllus, Ceanothus ochraceus, Ceanothus oliganthus, Ceanothus ophiochilus, Ceanothus otayensis, Ceanothus palmeri, Ceanothus papillosus, Ceanothus parryi, Ceanothus parvifolius, Ceanothus pauciflorus,

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2706630: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.