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Littleleaf boxwood

Buxus microphylla

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (Mexico, United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇦🇲 Armenia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇲🇽 Mexico

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order
Buxales (黄杨目)
Family
Buxaceae
Genus
Buxus
Species
Buxus microphylla (Littleleaf boxwood)

Names in Other Languages

German Kleinblättriger Buchsbaum

Similar Species in Buxus

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Box Wattle
Buxus natalensis
Least Concern
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Chinese boxwood
Buxus sinica
Least Concern
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Vahl's Boxwood
Buxus vahlii
Endangered
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Cape Box
Buxus macowanii
Least Concern
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Common box
Buxus sempervirens
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Littleleaf boxwood?
The scientific name of Littleleaf boxwood is Buxus microphylla. It belongs to the genus Buxus.
Where does Littleleaf boxwood live?
Littleleaf boxwood is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (Mexico, United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Armenia, Colombia, Denmark, Mexico, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Littleleaf boxwood belong to?
Littleleaf boxwood (Buxus microphylla) belongs to the genus Buxus, which is part of the taxonomic family Buxaceae.
What kingdom does Littleleaf boxwood belong to?
Littleleaf boxwood (Buxus microphylla) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Littleleaf boxwood?
The closest relatives of Littleleaf boxwood in the genus Buxus include Box Wattle, Chinese boxwood, Vahl's Boxwood, Cape Box, Common box.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Buxus — 6 Species

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Box Wattle
Buxus natalensis
LC
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Littleleaf boxwood
Buxus microphylla
NE
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Chinese boxwood
Buxus sinica
LC 🐾
Vahl's Boxwood
Buxus vahlii
EN 🐾
Cape Box
Buxus macowanii
LC 🐾
Common box
Buxus sempervirens
NE
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