Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buxifolia
ID:
618437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reissek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(1): 89 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617769

Common Names

  • Buxifolia Condalia
  • Condalia Buxifolia
  • Buxifolia

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Description

Condalia buxifolia (also called Buxifolia condalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rhamnaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Mexico and grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Condalia buxifolia is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, as a dye for fabrics, and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Condalia buxifolia has white to pink flowers with four petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Condalia buxifolia is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Condalia buxifolia

Condalia buxifolia is native to Mexico and Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Condalia buxifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Condalia buxifolia?

Condalia buxifolia

What is the common name of Condalia buxifolia?

Boxleaf condalia

What is the natural habitat of Condalia buxifolia?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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,

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