Buxus mollicula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 10: 16. 1917
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576571
Common Names
- Mollicula Boxwood
- Mollicula Buxus
- Mollicula Boxwood
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- Buxus mollicula glabra Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
- Buxus wallichiana velutina Franch. [unknown]
- Buxus mollicula mollicula [unknown]
Description
Buxus mollicula (also called 'Soft-Leaved Boxwood', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, as well as in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Buxus mollicula is an evergreen shrub that is often used for hedges and topiary. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its dense foliage provides excellent wind protection.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Buxus mollicula are small, greenish-yellow, and have a pleasant scent. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a thick stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Buxus mollicula is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and prune to shape as needed.
Where to Find Buxus mollicula
Buxus mollicula is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical forests of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Buxus mollicula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buxus mollicula?
Buxus mollicula
What is the family of Buxus mollicula?
Buxaceae
Where is Buxus mollicula native to?
China
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2687957: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.