the box genus
Buxus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
The box genus, scientifically known as Buxus, is a diverse group of evergreen shrubs and trees renowned for their dense, fine-textured foliage. Highly valued in horticulture for formal hedging and topiary, certain species also hold historical significance in traditional medicine, utilized for their unique biochemical properties and resilience.
- Family
- Buxaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Boxes · Boxwoods
- Scientific synonyms
- Tricera · Notobuxus · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- boxes
- boxwoods
Scientific Names
Accepted name
BuxusSynonyms
- Tricera
- Notobuxus
- Buxanthus
- Macropodandra
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Bojes
- Bojes
German:
- Buchsbäume
- Buchsbaum
- Buchsbäume
French:
- buis
- Buis
- Buis
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Buxales and the family Buxaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Buxus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Buxales |
| Family | Buxaceae |
| Genus | Buxus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found across various nations including Belgium and Germany. It also occupies significant territories within Austria. Finally, the distribution extends further into the mountainous landscapes of Switzerland.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Buxus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BXSL, Cyclovirobuxine, buxusemine L.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| BXSL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cyclovirobuxine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| buxusemine L | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
BXSL
- Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)
Cyclovirobuxine
- Molecular pharmacology
buxusemine L
- Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)
Activities
Buxus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)
Conditions
Buxus has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include epilepsy, essential tremor, pain.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Essential tremor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pain | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Epilepsy
- Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)
Essential tremor
- Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)
Pain
- Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)