Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sempervirens
ID:
577294

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 983 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576626



Common Names

  • Common Boxwood
  • European Boxwood
  • Common Buxus


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Synonyms

  • Buxus angustifolia Mill. [unknown]
  • Buxus arborescens Mill. [unknown]
  • Buxus argentea hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Buxus aurea hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Buxus caucasica hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Buxus colchica Pojark. [unknown]
  • Buxus crispa hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Buxus cucullata hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Buxus elegantissima hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Buxus fruticosa Borkh. [unknown]
  • Buxus handsworthii hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Buxus hyrcana Pojark. [unknown]
  • Buxus macrophylla hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Buxus marginata hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Buxus mucronata hort. ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Buxus myrtifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Buxus rosmarinifolia hort. ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Buxus salicifolia hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Buxus sempervirens angustifolia Loudon [unknown]
  • Buxus sempervirens arborescens L. [unknown]
  • Buxus sempervirens grandifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Buxus sempervirens hyrcana (Pojark.) Takht. [unknown]
  • Buxus sempervirens myrtifolia Loudon [unknown]
  • Buxus sempervirens rosmarinifolium Baill. [unknown]
  • Buxus sempervirens rotundifolia Baill. [unknown]
  • Buxus sempervirens suffruticosa L. [unknown]
  • Buxus suffruticosa Mill. [unknown]
  • Buxus tenuifolia hort. ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Buxus variegata hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Buxus vulgaris Bubani [unknown]

Description

Buxus sempervirens (also called Common Box, European Box, and Boxwood, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and can reach up to 10 m in height. It is commonly found in parks, gardens, and hedges, and is also used for topiary.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buxus sempervirens has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buxus sempervirens 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 sempervirens

Buxus sempervirens is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is widely available in nurseries and garden centers.

Buxus sempervirens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buxus sempervirens?

Buxus sempervirens

What is the family of Buxus sempervirens?

Buxaceae

Where is Buxus sempervirens native to?

Europe

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