Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
buxifolia
ID:
460001

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ekman & O.C.Schmidt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 29: 13 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459333



Common Names

  • Ternstroemia buxifolia
  • Box-leaf Snowbell
  • Box-leaf Bellflower


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Description

Ternstroemia buxifolia (also called Box-leaved Ternstroemia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to China, Japan, and Taiwan. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Ternstroemia buxifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ternstroemia buxifolia are small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ternstroemia buxifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Ternstroemia buxifolia

Ternstroemia buxifolia is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests and thickets.

Ternstroemia buxifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ternstroemia buxifolia?

Ternstroemia buxifolia

What type of plant is Ternstroemia buxifolia?

Ternstroemia buxifolia is a shrub

Where is Ternstroemia buxifolia native to?

Ternstroemia buxifolia is native to Mexico

Species in the Ternstroemia genus

Ternstroemia acuminata, Ternstroemia crassifolia, Ternstroemia clusiifolia, Ternstroemia cernua, Ternstroemia candolleana, Ternstroemia britteniana, Ternstroemia brasiliensis, Ternstroemia coriacea, Ternstroemia penangiana, Ternstroemia rostrata, Ternstroemia patens, Ternstroemia parviflora, Ternstroemia punctata, Ternstroemia flavescens, Ternstroemia hartii, Ternstroemia granulata, Ternstroemia oligostemon, Ternstroemia laevigata, Ternstroemia elliptica, Ternstroemia microcarpa, Ternstroemia microcalyx, Ternstroemia meridionalis, Ternstroemia lowii, Ternstroemia lineata, Ternstroemia elongata, Ternstroemia ekmanii, Ternstroemia dura, Ternstroemia duidae, Ternstroemia distyla, Ternstroemia discoidea, Ternstroemia denticulata, Ternstroemia foetida, Ternstroemia citrina, Ternstroemia cherryi, Ternstroemia kanehirai, Ternstroemia howardiana, Ternstroemia houtsoortiana, Ternstroemia hosei, Ternstroemia campinicola, Ternstroemia guanchezii, Ternstroemia gracilifolia, Ternstroemia glomerata, Ternstroemia glandulosa, Ternstroemia gitingensis, Ternstroemia chapaensis, Ternstroemia beccarii, Ternstroemia camelliifolia, Ternstroemia calycina, Ternstroemia buxifolia, Ternstroemia bullata,

Species in the Pentaphylacaceae family

Adinandra angustifolia, Adinandra acuminata, Adinandra acuta, Adinandra angulata, Adinandra anisobasis, Adinandra annamensis, Adinandra apoensis, Adinandra argentifolia, Adinandra auriformis, Adinandra bicuspidata, Adinandra bockiana, Adinandra borneensis, Adinandra brassii, Adinandra brefeldii, Adinandra calciphila, Adinandra caudata, Adinandra celebica, Adinandra clemensiae, Adinandra coarctata, Adinandra collettiana, Adinandra collina, Adinandra colombonensis, Adinandra cordifolia, Adinandra corneriana, Adinandra crassifolia, Adinandra dasyantha, Adinandra donnaiensis, Adinandra dubia, Adinandra dumosa, Adinandra elegans, Adinandra elliptica, Adinandra endertii, Adinandra epunctata, Adinandra excelsa, Adinandra eymae, Adinandra filipes, Adinandra forbesii, Adinandra formosana, Adinandra gallatlyi, Adinandra glischroloma, Adinandra grandifolia, Adinandra grandis, Adinandra griffithii, Adinandra hainanensis, Adinandra hirta, Adinandra howii, Adinandra impressa, Adinandra inaequalis, Adinandra integerrima, Adinandra javanica,

References

Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
Otto Christian Schmidt (1900-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.C.Schmidt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:250672-2: Based on the initial data import