• Source: Buxus arborea

Buxus arborea is a species of plant in the family Buxaceae. It is endemic to Jamaica. It is threatened by habitat loss.




Description


Buxus arborea is a dicot plant, growing as shrubs or trees up to 2-12 meters tall, producing wood.
Buxus arborea has compound leaves. The leaves are typically alternate on stems.
Its fruits are very small capsules, 0.5 cm-1.5 cm wide, containing tiny seeds that are eaten by birds.




Uses


Buxus Arborea can be used for wood carving, and for hedge structures.




Distribution


Buxus Arborea is distributed in the United States (NY, OH, NC, TN, VA).




Toxicity


May cause skin rash, vomiting, or diarrhea if exposed to the leaves.




Cultivation


Buxus Arborea typically like to grow in the outdoors. They grow in warm temperatures predominately.




References



Boxwood (Buxus arborea). garden.org.
Buxus Facts - Photos - Earth's Endangered Creatures
USDA Plants Database. plants.usda.gov.
Buxus 'Green Mountain' (Boxwood, Green Mountain Boxwood) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox plants.ces.ncsu.edu
https://boxwoodsociety.org/art/abs_downloads/ABS_Checklist_v2_FINAL_sm.pdfboxwoodsociety.org
Buxus arborea Proctor — The Plant List www.theplantlist.org
SEINet Portal Network - Buxus arboreaswbiodiversity.org

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