Buxus arborea

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Buxus arborea
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Buxales
Family: Buxaceae
Genus: Buxus
Species:
B. arborea
Binomial name
Buxus arborea
Proctor

Buxus arborea is a species of plant in the family Buxaceae. [2] It is endemic to Jamaica. It is threatened by habitat loss. [1]

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Description

It contains capsule fruit. Buxus arborea contains compound leaves. In addition, it is perennially grown. Buxus arborea produces wood. Buxus arborea is a dicot plant, and it can be an evergreen shrub or a tree. Buxus arborea is part of the plantae kingdom. The actual species name is Buxus arborea Proctor. The class that Buxus Arborea is a part of is the Magnoliopsida class. These shrubs and trees can grow up to 2-12 meters tall. The fruits are very small and can be 0.5 cm-1.5 cm wide. The leaves are typically alternate on stems. The Buxus Arborea have several tiny seeds that attract pollinators like birds.

Uses

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

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.

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References

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