Garrya buxifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Garryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buxifolia
ID:
428909
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 349 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428241
Common Names
- Garrya buxifolia
- Box-leaved Garrya
- Garrya buxifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Garrya buxifolia (also called 'Boxleaf Garrya', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the western United States. It has small, leathery, evergreen leaves and produces small, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in dry chaparral and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Garrya buxifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Garrya buxifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Garrya buxifolia is a small shrub, usually growing up to about 1 m in height. It is native to the Society Islands, including Tahiti, Moorea, and Buxifolia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Garrya buxifolia
Garrya buxifolia is native to the temperate regions of North and Central America.
Garrya buxifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garrya buxifolia?
Garrya buxifolia
What type of plant is Garrya buxifolia?
Tree
Where is Garrya buxifolia found?
Africa
Species in the Garrya genus
Garrya buxifolia, Garrya corvorum, Garrya elliptica, Garrya fadyenii, Garrya flavescens, Garrya fremontii, Garrya glaberrima, Garrya goldmanii, Garrya grisea, Garrya laurifolia, Garrya lindheimeri, Garrya longifolia, Garrya ovata, Garrya salicifolia, Garrya veatchii, Garrya wrightii, Garrya mexicana,
Species in the Garryaceae family
Aucuba albopunctifolia, Aucuba chinensis, Aucuba chlorascens, Aucuba confertiflora, Aucuba eriobotryifolia, Aucuba filicauda, Aucuba himalaica, Aucuba japonica, Aucuba obcordata, Aucuba robusta, Garrya buxifolia, Garrya corvorum, Garrya elliptica, Garrya fadyenii, Garrya flavescens, Garrya fremontii, Garrya glaberrima, Garrya goldmanii, Garrya grisea, Garrya laurifolia, Garrya lindheimeri, Garrya longifolia, Garrya ovata, Garrya salicifolia, Garrya veatchii, Garrya wrightii, Garrya mexicana,
References
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271779-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.