Buxus vahlii
About
Buxus vahlii, or Vahl's boxwood, is a rare species of plant in the boxwood family. It is native to Puerto Rico and St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where it is known from no more than four populations in total. It has probably never been very common, but its distribution has been reduced by deforestation and other human disturbance of its habitat. At the time it was listed as an endangered species of the United States in 1985, it was thought to be endemic to Puerto Rico. Reports that it existed in Jamaica have not been confirmed. A few individuals have been located in St. Croix, some of which are within Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge.
- Family
- Buxaceae
How to use it
Vahl's boxwood is primarily used for ornamental purposes due to its rarity and unique appearance. It can be a beautiful addition to gardens, especially in areas where it can thrive without disturbance. Conservation efforts are crucial to protect this species and its habitat.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Buxus vahlii
- Slug
- buxus-vahlii
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Buxaceae
- Genus
- Buxus
- Species
- vahlii
- Wikidata QID
- Q5003297
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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