Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retusa
ID:
577271

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 16 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576603



Common Names

  • Retusa Boxwood
  • Retuse Boxwood
  • Retuse Box


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Synonyms

  • Buxus historica Borhidi & O.Muñiz [unknown]
  • Tricera retusa Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Buxus retusa (also called Retuse 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 2-3 m (6-10 ft) and has small, leathery, glossy, dark green leaves with a retuse apex. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often used as a hedge or topiary in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Buxus retusa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Buxus retusa sub. microphylla Eg.Köhler

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buxus retusa 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 retusa is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a sandy soil mix. Layering can be done in the spring or summer by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted, then it can be cut off and transplanted.

Where to Find Buxus retusa

Buxus retusa can be found in China.

Buxus retusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buxus retusa?

Buxus retusa

What is the common name of Buxus retusa?

Retuse Buxus

What is the natural habitat of Buxus retusa?

Buxus retusa 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,

References