Buxus arborea is a species of plant in the family Buxaceae.[2] It is endemic to Jamaica. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
| Buxus arborea | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Buxales |
| Family: | Buxaceae |
| Genus: | Buxus |
| Species: | B. arborea
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| Binomial name | |
| Buxus arborea Proctor
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Description
editBuxus 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
editBuxus Arborea can be used for wood carving, and for hedge structures.
Distribution
editBuxus Arborea is distributed in the United States (NY, OH, NC, TN, VA).
Toxicity
editMay cause skin rash, vomiting, or diarrhea if exposed to the leaves.
Cultivation
editBuxus Arborea typically like to grow in the outdoors. They grow in warm temperatures predominately.
References
edit- ^ a b World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Buxus arborea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T33752A9807623. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T33752A9807623.en. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
- ^ "Buxus arborea Proctor - Encyclopedia of Life".
- 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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