Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vaccinioides
ID:
577324

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 176 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576656



Common Names

  • Buxus vaccinioides
  • Mountain Boxwood
  • Dwarf Mountain Boxwood


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Synonyms

  • Tricera vaccinioides Britton [unknown]

Description

Buxus vaccinioides (also called Mountain Box, Boxwood, and Japanese Box, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Japan. 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 vaccinioides is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks. It is also used for hedging and topiary.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buxus vaccinioides has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buxus vaccinioides 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 vaccinioides

Buxus vaccinioides can be found in the eastern region of Asia, in the countries of China, Japan, and Korea.

Buxus vaccinioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buxus vaccinioides?

Buxus vaccinioides

What is the common name of Buxus vaccinioides?

Dwarf boxwood

What is the natural habitat of Buxus vaccinioides?

Buxus vaccinioides is native to China, Japan, and Korea

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