Buxus arborea explained

Buxus arborea is a species of plant in the family Buxaceae.^[1] 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

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Buxus arborea Proctor - Encyclopedia of Life.