How to Identify Buxaceae
Buxaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Buxales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Buxaceae Species
Buxus microphylla Siebold & Zucc.
Buxus microphylla Siebold & Zucc.
Buxus microphylla is an unknown-wild boxwood grown ornamentally for hedging, top…
Pachysandra procumbens Michx.
Pachysandra procumbens Michx.
Pachysandra procumbens is a North American native shade-tolerant shrubby ground …
Buxus liukiuensis (Makino) Makino
Buxus liukiuensis (Makino) Makino
Buxus liukiuensis is a flowering shrub in the box family native to the Ryukyu Is…
Pachysandra terminalis Siebold & Zucc.
Pachysandra terminalis Siebold & Zucc.
Pachysandra terminalis is a cold-hardy evergreen flowering perennial native to E…
Buxus sinica (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) M.Cheng
Buxus sinica (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) M.Cheng
Buxus sinica (Chinese box/small-leaved box) is a Buxaceae flowering shrub/tree n…
Buxus sempervirens L.
Buxus sempervirens L.
Buxus sempervirens L., common boxwood, is an evergreen ornamental shrub or tree …
Buxus balearica Lam.
Buxus balearica Lam.
Buxus balearica, or Balearic boxwood, is a small Mediterranean tree/shrub with f…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Buxaceae?
Buxaceae plants belong to the Buxales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 7 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Buxaceae?
Buxaceae is classified in the order Buxales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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