Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buxifolia
ID:
555956

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hongk. : 51 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555288

Common Names

  • Box-leaved Atalantia
  • Atalantia buxifolia
  • Box-leaved

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Synonyms

  • Severinia buxifolia Ten. [unknown]
  • Sclerostylis buxifolia Benth. [unknown]
  • Sclerostylis atalantioides Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Sclerostylis atalantioides Wight [unknown]
  • Atalantia bilocularis Wall. [unknown]
  • Atalantia loureiroana M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Citrus buxifolia Poir. [unknown]
  • Citrus buxifolia hort. ex Ten. [unknown]
  • Citrus emarginata Desf. [unknown]
  • Dumula sinensis Lour. ex Gomes [unknown]
  • Helie atalantioides M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Severinia monophylla Tanaka [unknown]

Description

Atalantia buxifolia (also called Box-leaved Atalantia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical Asia. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as riverbanks and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Atalantia buxifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atalantia buxifolia has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atalantia buxifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can be grown in full sun. It can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Atalantia buxifolia

Atalantia buxifolia can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Atalantia buxifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atalantia buxifolia?

Atalantia buxifolia

What is the common name of Atalantia buxifolia?

Box-Leaved Atalantia

What is the natural habitat of Atalantia buxifolia?

It is native to tropical Asia, from India to southern China

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2664422: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.