Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
buxifolia
ID:
298305

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Eclog. Amer. 2: 11 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297637

Common Names

  • Buxifolia Rondeletia
  • Rondeletia Buxifolia
  • Rondeletia's Buxifolia

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Synonyms

  • Ixora buxifolia Spreng. [valid]

Description

Rondeletia buxifolia (also called Boxleaf Rondeletia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Rondeletia buxifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rondeletia buxifolia has small, yellow-orange flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rondeletia buxifolia can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location for optimal growth.

Where to Find Rondeletia buxifolia

Rondeletia buxifolia is native to the Caribbean, and can be found in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti.

Rondeletia buxifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rondeletia buxifolia?

Rondeletia buxifolia

What type of plant is Rondeletia buxifolia?

A shrub

Where is Rondeletia buxifolia found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Rondeletia genus

Rondeletia acunae, Rondeletia adamsii, Rondeletia alaternoides, Rondeletia americana, Rondeletia amplexicaulis, Rondeletia anguillensis, Rondeletia anomala, Rondeletia apiculata, Rondeletia areolata, Rondeletia arida, Rondeletia aristeguietae, Rondeletia aurantiaca, Rondeletia avenia, Rondeletia azulensis, Rondeletia baracoensis, Rondeletia barahonensis, Rondeletia belizensis, Rondeletia berteroana, Rondeletia bicolor, Rondeletia bissei, Rondeletia brachyantha, Rondeletia brachyphylla, Rondeletia bracteosa, Rondeletia brauseana, Rondeletia brigandina, Rondeletia buxifolia, Rondeletia cacuminis, Rondeletia calophylla, Rondeletia camarioca, Rondeletia carnea, Rondeletia chamaebuxifolia, Rondeletia chinajensis, Rondeletia christii, Rondeletia cincta, Rondeletia clarendonensis, Rondeletia combsii, Rondeletia combsioides, Rondeletia conferta, Rondeletia convoluta, Rondeletia coronata, Rondeletia crassinervis, Rondeletia cristalensis, Rondeletia cumanensis, Rondeletia cymulosa, Rondeletia daphnoides, Rondeletia dilatata, Rondeletia diplocalyx, Rondeletia disperma, Rondeletia dolphinensis, Rondeletia domatiata,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-179455: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.