Buxus macowanii
Oliv.
Buxaceae
Buxella macowanii (Oliv.) Tiegh.
Notobuxus macowanii (Oliv.) E.Phillips
Common Name:
Plant growing in Jan Celliers Park, Pretoria
Photograph by: Dr. Johann C. Knobel
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Plant growing in Jan Celliers Park, Pretoria
Photograph by: Dr. Johann C. Knobel
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Trunk and lower crown
Photograph by: Tony Rodd
General Information
Buxus macowanii is a small, very slow-growing evergreen shrub or tree growing from 1.5 - 10 metres tall[
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]. The bole can be up to 30cm in diameter[
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The tree is exploited from the wild for its timber, which is often exported[
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Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Africa - S. Africa in the Eastern Cape forests.
Habitat
Not known
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 7.00 m |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Tolerant of deep shade[
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Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Agroforestry Uses:
Although slow-growing, the plant makes an excellent low hedge and is very amenable to trimming[
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Other Uses
The wood is very beautiful. It is yellow, hard, fine-grained and has a smooth texture. It is used for clay-modelling tools, musical instruments, model-making and was once in great demand for engraving; especially for printing[
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It is also used for firewood[
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Propagation
Seed - stratification is not necessary but can lead to more regular germination[
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- Athens Ga. Varsity Press
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- 1987
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- A very detailed book on propagating trees. Not for the casual reader.
]. The seed is best sown in a nursery bed as soon as it is ripe[
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- Growing from Seed. Volume 3.
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- Bird. R. (Editor)
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- Thompson and Morgan.
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- 1989
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- Very readable magazine with lots of information on propagation.
]. Fresh seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 months at 15°c but stored seed can take longer[
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- Growing from Seed. Volume 3.
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- 1989
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- Very readable magazine with lots of information on propagation.
]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on until large enough to plant out,
Cuttings of short side shoots with a heel[
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- 1992
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- Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
]. High percentage[
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- Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers.
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- Sheat. W. G.
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- MacMillan and Co
- Year
- 1948
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- A bit dated but a good book on propagation techniques with specific details for a wide range of plants.
]. Rather slow to root[
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- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
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Nodal cuttings are fairly easy[
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- Huxley. A.
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- MacMillan Press
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- 1992
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- 0-333-47494-5
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- Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
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