Vahl's boxwood

This is a shrub or small tree which can reach 5 meters in height. The stem has two grooves below each node, an identifying characteristic. Clusters of flowers yield fruits which are horned capsules containing black seeds.

* Buxus vahlii (also called Vahl's Boxwood) is a species of plant in the Buxaceae family. It occurs in Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is threatened by habitat loss. More

* States/US Territories in which the Vahl's boxwood is known to occur: Puerto Rico , Virgin Islands * US Counties in which the Vahl's boxwood is known to occur: View All * USFWS Refuges in which the Vahl's boxwood is known to occur: SANDY POINT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE More