Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
buxifolia
ID:
642210

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(1): 781 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641542



Common Names

  • Dendrotrophe buxifolia
  • Buxifolia Dendrotrophe
  • Buxifolia Dendrotrophe


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Synonyms

  • Dendrotrophe buxifolia multinervis Stauffer [unknown]
  • Osyris rotundata Griff. [unknown]
  • Henslowia buxifolia Blume [unknown]

Description

Dendrotrophe buxifolia (also called 'Box-leaved Dendrotrophe', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant native to South Africa. It has small, round leaves and grows in rocky, sandy, and clay soils. It is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrotrophe buxifolia is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrotrophe buxifolia has small, white or pink flowers that have a strong, sweet scent. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrotrophe buxifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.

Where to Find Dendrotrophe buxifolia

Dendrotrophe buxifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Dendrotrophe buxifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrotrophe buxifolia?

Dendrotrophe buxifolia

What is the common name of Dendrotrophe buxifolia?

Buxifolia

What is the natural habitat of Dendrotrophe buxifolia?

Tropical forests

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,