Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.H.Wright) A.P.Davis
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Blumea 46: 426 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336132
Common Names
- Dolianthus buxifolius
- Box-Leaf Dolianthus
- Box-Leaf Star
Synonyms
- Saprosma buxifolia C.H.Wright [valid]
- Amaracarpus buxifolius (C.H.Wright) Merr. & L.M.Perry [valid]
- Amaracarpus caeruleus Merr. & L.M.Perry [valid]
- Amaracarpus confertifolius Merr. & L.M.Perry [valid]
Description
Dolianthus buxifolius (also called Box-leaved Dolianthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, thickets, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Dolianthus buxifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dolianthus buxifolius is white, with a yellow center and a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nut. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dolianthus buxifolius is a small, evergreen, succulent shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 feet) tall. It can be propagated by cuttings or by dividing the root ball. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The root ball can be divided in spring or fall and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Dolianthus buxifolius
Dolianthus buxifolius can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Dolianthus buxifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dolianthus buxifolius?
Dolianthus buxifolius
What is the common name of Dolianthus buxifolius?
Box-leaved Dolianthus
What is the natural habitat of Dolianthus buxifolius?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Dolianthus genus
Dolianthus archboldianus,
Dolianthus bicolor,
Dolianthus buxifolius,
Dolianthus clemensiae,
Dolianthus epiphyticus,
Dolianthus fimbristipularis,
Dolianthus kairoi,
Dolianthus montiswilhelmii,
Dolianthus nummatus,
Dolianthus ovatifolius,
Dolianthus subalpinus,
Dolianthus trichanthus,
Dolianthus vaccinioides,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,