Buxus citrifolia
Buxus citrifolia (Willd.) Spreng.
Buxus citrifolia is a species of the Buxaceae family, native to Colombia, Panama, and Venezuela. It is a shrub that has not been recorded in Central America, despite being collected in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela. The species is classified as endangered and is considered nearly extinct.
Description
Buxus citrifolia (Willd.) Spreng. is a member of the Buxaceae family and was first described in 1826. It occurs in the countries of Sucre, Global, Colombia, Panamá, Suriname, and Venezuela. This species has not been documented in Central America, with reports and collections only from Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela. Conservation efforts are critical as Buxus citrifolia is listed as endangered and is at a high risk of extinction.
Distribution
Sucre · Global · Colombia · Panamá · Suriname · Venezuela
Synonyms
Tricera citrifolia