fragrant sweet-box
Sarcococca ruscifolia Stapf
Sarcococca ruscifolia is a compact evergreen shrub in the Buxaceae family, native to forested mountain slopes in China. It reaches 1 m in height and width, with shiny oval leaves. It produces fragrant white flowers in winter and red berries.
Description
Sarcococca ruscifolia, commonly known as fragrant sweet-box, is a member of the Buxaceae family. It is native to China, specifically North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast regions. This shrub grows up to 1 m tall and wide, with glossy, oval-shaped leaves. It blooms with fragrant white flowers during winter, followed by the development of red berries. The species was published in 1910 by Stapf.
Other common names
fragrant sweet-boxsweet-box
Distribution
China North-Central · China South-Central · China Southeast
Synonyms
Sarcococca paucifloraSarcococca ruscifolia var. ruscifolia