Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
buxifolius
ID:
1302873

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vent.) Flicker

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 230: 44 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315327

Common Names

  • Afrohybanthus buxifolius
  • Buxifolius Afrohybanthus
  • Buxifolius Bush

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Description

Afrohybanthus buxifolius (also called Afrohybanthus buxifolius, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Verbenaceae family. It is a small shrub with a single stem, growing up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests, spiny bush and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Afrohybanthus buxifolius is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant, and its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Afrohybanthus buxifolius is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afrohybanthus buxifolius is a tropical evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to root.

Where to Find Afrohybanthus buxifolius

Afrohybanthus buxifolius is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Afrohybanthus buxifolius FAQ

What is the common name of Afrohybanthus buxifolius?

Box-leaved Afrohybanthus

What is the natural habitat of Afrohybanthus buxifolius?

It is found in tropical rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest in Madagascar.

What is the scientific classification of Afrohybanthus buxifolius?

It belongs to the family Gesneriaceae and the genus Afrohybanthus.

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,

References

Étienne Pierre Ventenat (1757-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vent.' in the authors string.
Benjamin J. Flicker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flicker' in the authors string.