Myrsine africana
African Boxwood, African Boxwood
Also known as: Buxus dioica Forssk. +17 more
- Buxus dioica Forssk.
- Myrica arabica Willd.
- Myrica montana Vahl
- Myrsine acuta Salisb.
- Myrsine africana subsp. acuminata C.Y.Wu & C.Chen
- Myrsine africana subsp. bifaria (Wall.) Franch.
- Myrsine africana subsp. glandulosa J.M.Zhang
- Myrsine africana subsp. retusa A.DC.
- Myrsine africana var. acuminata C.Y.Wu & C.Chen
- Myrsine africana var. africana
- Myrsine africana var. bifaria (Wall.) Franch.
- Myrsine africana var. glandulosa J.M.Zhang
- Myrsine africana var. retusa A.DC.
- Myrsine bifaria Wall.
- Myrsine bottensis A.DC.
- Myrsine glabra Gaertn.
- Myrsine potama D.Don
- Myrsine retusa Aiton
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Primulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Myrsine africana (commonly known as African Boxwood) is a shrub or tree within the Primulaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, China, East Tropical Africa, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Angola, Assam, Azores, Cape Provinces, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Free State, India, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, Northern Provinces, Pakistan, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Socotra, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Tibet, Uganda, West Himalaya, Yemen, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain