Buxus arborea
| 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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Buxus arborea is a species of plant in the family Buxaceae.[2] It is endemic to Jamaica. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
Description
[edit]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
[edit]Buxus Arborea can be used for wood carving, and for hedge structures.
Distribution
[edit]Buxus Arborea is distributed in the United States (NY, OH, NC, TN, VA).
Toxicity
[edit]May cause skin rash, vomiting, or diarrhea if exposed to the leaves.
Cultivation
[edit]Buxus 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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