Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
577268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Buxac. : 68 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576600



Common Names

  • Pulchella Boxwood
  • Pretty Boxwood
  • Pretty Box


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Description

Buxus pulchella (also called Dwarf Boxwood, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to China, Japan, and Korea. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m (3-6 ft) and has small, leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often used as a hedge or topiary in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Buxus pulchella is used as an ornamental plant, for its essential oils, and for making furniture. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin infections and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buxus pulchella has small, white, fragrant flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buxus pulchella is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Buxus pulchella

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

Buxus pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buxus pulchella?

Buxus pulchella

What is the common name of Buxus pulchella?

Pretty Buxus

What is the natural habitat of Buxus pulchella?

Buxus pulchella is native to South Africa

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,

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