Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
tro
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 7: 173 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219024
Common Names
- Styloceras laurifolium
- Laurel-Leaf Styloceras
- Laurifolium Styloceras
Description
Styloceras laurifolium (also called 'Laurel-Leaved Styloceras', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Styloceras laurifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Styloceras laurifolium is a small, white, four-petalled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Styloceras laurifolium is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Styloceras laurifolium
Styloceras laurifolium can be found in the wild in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Spain, and France.
Species in the Styloceras genus
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,