Species:
austro-yunnanensis
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hatus.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
J. Dept. Agric. Kyushu Imp. Univ. 6: 261-342 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328116
Common Names
- Buxus austro-yunnanensis
- Austro-Yunnanensis Buxus
- Austro-Yunnanensis Boxwood
Description
Buxus austro-yunnanensis (also called Austro-Yunnan Boxwood, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Buxaceae family. It is an evergreen, perennial shrub with a creeping, branching stem. It is native to China and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Buxus austro-yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buxus austro-yunnanensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, round, green fruits that contain the seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buxus austro-yunnanensis is a hardy, evergreen fern that is native to North America. It can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer. Prune in the fall to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.
Where to Find Buxus austro-yunnanensis
Buxus austro-yunnanensis can be found in the Yunnan Province of China.
Buxus austro-yunnanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buxus austro-yunnanensis?
Buxus austro-yunnanensis
What is the common name of Buxus austro-yunnanensis?
Austro-Yunnan Box
Where is Buxus austro-yunnanensis found?
Buxus austro-yunnanensis is found in China and Vietnam.
Species in the Buxus genus
Buxus braimbridgeorum,
Buxus cipolinica,
Buxus triptera,
Buxus yunquensis,
Buxus acuminata,
Buxus acunae,
Buxus acutata,
Buxus aneura,
Buxus arborea,
Buxus austroyunnanensis,
Buxus bahamensis,
Buxus balearica,
Buxus bartlettii,
Buxus benguellensis,
Buxus bissei,
Buxus bodinieri,
Buxus brevipes,
Buxus calcarea,
Buxus capuronii,
Buxus chaoanensis,
Buxus citrifolia,
Buxus cochinchinensis,
Buxus cordata,
Buxus crassifolia,
Buxus cubana,
Buxus ekmanii,
Buxus excisa,
Buxus glomerata,
Buxus gonoclada,
Buxus hainanensis,
Buxus harlandii,
Buxus hebecarpa,
Buxus hildebrandtii,
Buxus humbertii,
Buxus ichagensis,
Buxus imbricata,
Buxus itremoensis,
Buxus jaucoensis,
Buxus laevigata,
Buxus lancifolia,
Buxus latistyla,
Buxus leivae,
Buxus linearifolia,
Buxus lisowskii,
Buxus liukiuensis,
Buxus loheri,
Buxus macowanii,
Buxus macrocarpa,
Buxus macrophylla,
Buxus madagascarica,
Species in the Buxaceae family
Buxus braimbridgeorum,
Buxus cipolinica,
Buxus triptera,
Buxus yunquensis,
Buxus acuminata,
Buxus acunae,
Buxus acutata,
Buxus aneura,
Buxus arborea,
Buxus austroyunnanensis,
Buxus bahamensis,
Buxus balearica,
Buxus bartlettii,
Buxus benguellensis,
Buxus bissei,
Buxus bodinieri,
Buxus brevipes,
Buxus calcarea,
Buxus capuronii,
Buxus chaoanensis,
Buxus citrifolia,
Buxus cochinchinensis,
Buxus cordata,
Buxus crassifolia,
Buxus cubana,
Buxus ekmanii,
Buxus excisa,
Buxus glomerata,
Buxus gonoclada,
Buxus hainanensis,
Buxus harlandii,
Buxus hebecarpa,
Buxus hildebrandtii,
Buxus humbertii,
Buxus ichagensis,
Buxus imbricata,
Buxus itremoensis,
Buxus jaucoensis,
Buxus laevigata,
Buxus lancifolia,
Buxus latistyla,
Buxus leivae,
Buxus linearifolia,
Buxus lisowskii,
Buxus liukiuensis,
Buxus loheri,
Buxus macowanii,
Buxus macrocarpa,
Buxus macrophylla,
Buxus madagascarica,