Distylium buxifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buxifolium
ID:
653079
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hance) Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 3: 251 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652411
Common Names
- Distylium Buxifolium
- Boxleaf Distylium
- Boxleaf Falseholly
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- Distylium lipoense Y.K.Li & X.M.Wang [unknown]
- Distylium strictum Hemsl. [unknown]
- Distylium buxifolium rotundum Hung T.Chang [unknown]
- Myrsine buxifolia Hance [unknown]
- Rapanea buxifolia (Hance) Mez [unknown]
Description
Distylium buxifolium (also called Box-Leaf False Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Taiwan. It has glossy, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is found in forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Distylium buxifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Distylium buxifolium is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Distylium buxifolium can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Distylium buxifolium
Distylium buxifolium is native to China. It can be found growing in moist forests and along streams at elevations of 500-2000 m.
Distylium buxifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Distylium buxifolium?
Distylium buxifolium
What is the common name of Distylium buxifolium?
Buxifolium
What is the natural habitat of Distylium buxifolium?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Distylium genus
Distylium annamicum, Distylium buxifolium, Distylium chinense, Distylium chinense, Distylium chungii, Distylium dunnianum, Distylium elaeagnoides, Distylium gracile, Distylium indicum, Distylium lepidotum, Distylium macrophyllum, Distylium myricoides, Distylium pingpienense, Distylium racemosum, Distylium stellare, Distylium tsiangii,
Species in the Hamamelidaceae family
Chunia bucklandioides, Corylopsis alnifolia, Corylopsis brevistyla, Corylopsis calcicola, Corylopsis coreana, Corylopsis glabrescens, Corylopsis glandulifera, Corylopsis glaucescens, Corylopsis gotoana, Corylopsis henryi, Corylopsis himalayana, Corylopsis microcarpa, Corylopsis multiflora, Corylopsis obovata, Corylopsis omeiensis, Corylopsis pauciflora, Corylopsis platypetala, Corylopsis rotundifolia, Corylopsis sinensis, Corylopsis trabeculosa, Corylopsis veitchiana, Corylopsis velutina, Corylopsis willmottiae, Corylopsis yui, Corylopsis yunnanensis, Corylopsis spicata, Dicoryphe angustifolia, Dicoryphe buddlejoides, Dicoryphe gracilis, Dicoryphe guatteriifolia, Dicoryphe lanceolata, Dicoryphe laurifolia, Dicoryphe laurina, Dicoryphe macrophylla, Dicoryphe platyphylla, Dicoryphe retusa, Dicoryphe stipulacea, Dicoryphe viticoides, Disanthus cercidifolius, Distyliopsis dunnii, Distyliopsis lanata, Distyliopsis laurifolia, Distyliopsis salicifolia, Distyliopsis tutcheri, Distyliopsis yunnanensis, Distylium annamicum, Distylium buxifolium, Distylium chinense, Distylium chinense, Distylium chungii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2773288: Based on the initial data import
Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.