Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rivularis
ID:
577277

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 9: 309 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576609



Common Names

  • Rivularis Boxwood
  • Rivularis Box
  • Rivularis


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Description

Buxus rivularis (also called River 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. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often used as a hedge or topiary in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Buxus rivularis is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks. It is also used for hedging and topiary.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buxus rivularis 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 rivularis 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 rivularis

Buxus rivularis can be found in China.

Buxus rivularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buxus rivularis?

Buxus rivularis

What is the common name of Buxus rivularis?

River Buxus

What is the natural habitat of Buxus rivularis?

Buxus rivularis 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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