Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myrica
ID:
577246

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 549 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576578



Common Names

  • Myrica Boxwood
  • Myrica Buxus
  • Myrica Boxwood


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Synonyms

  • Buxus myrica angustifolia Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Buxus myrica myrica [unknown]

Description

Buxus myrica (also called African boxwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Buxaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and Ethiopia, south to Angola and Mozambique. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Buxus myrica 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 myrica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Buxus myrica 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 myrica

Buxus myrica is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical forests of the Yucatan Peninsula.

Buxus myrica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buxus myrica?

Buxus myrica

What is the common name of Buxus myrica?

Myrica Buxus

What is the natural habitat of Buxus myrica?

Buxus myrica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean

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,