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American Boxwood

Cornus florida

Least Concern

About

The American Boxwood (Cornus florida) is a species in the genus Cornus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Canada, South Africa, Taiwan, and United States.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (tumbuhan)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Cornus florida (American Boxwood)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Corona de San Pedro

French Cornouiller de Floride

German Blumen-Hartriegel

Similar Species in Cornus

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Alternate-Leaf Dogwood

Cornus unalaschkensis

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Boxwood?

The scientific name of American Boxwood is Cornus florida. It belongs to the genus Cornus.

What is the conservation status of American Boxwood?

American Boxwood (Cornus florida) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does American Boxwood live?

American Boxwood is found in Distributed across Canada, South Africa, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Canada, South Africa, Taiwan, United States.

What family does American Boxwood belong to?

American Boxwood (Cornus florida) belongs to the genus Cornus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cornaceae.

Is American Boxwood endangered?

No, American Boxwood (Cornus florida) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does American Boxwood belong to?

American Boxwood (Cornus florida) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of American Boxwood?

The closest relatives of American Boxwood in the genus Cornus include Alaska Bunchberry, Alternate-Leaf Dogwood, Bloodtwig dogwood, Blackfruit Dogwood, Gray Dogwood.