Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cristalensis
ID:
1324204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eg.Köhler & P.A.González

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 43: 130 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336658



Common Names

  • Cristalensis Buxus
  • Cristalensis Boxwood
  • Cristalensis


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Description

Buxus cristalensis (also called the 'Cristal boxwood', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and leathery leaves. It grows in dry, open forests at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Buxus cristalensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used to make topiary and hedges.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buxus cristalensis has white, fragrant flowers with yellow and purple markings. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buxus cristalensis can be propagated by seed or by division of the offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water sparingly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer.

Where to Find Buxus cristalensis

Buxus cristalensis can be found in Mexico.

Buxus cristalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buxus cristalensis?

Buxus cristalensis

What is the common name of Buxus cristalensis?

Cristal boxwood

What is the natural habitat of Buxus cristalensis?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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,

References

Egon Köhler (1932-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eg.Köhler' in the authors string.
Pedro Alejandro González Gutiérrez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.González' in the authors string.