Boxwood (Buxus)
Boxwood Genus Details
Buxus belongs to a small family of shrubs called the boxwood family. Most species will grow to 12 to 15 feet and are densely leafy. The leaves are about half an inch in length, and smooth. The flowers are in heads with the female flower surrounded by a number of male flowers. The flowers produce abundant nectar, and are pollinated by insects. The wood from this shrub has been used to treat a variety of diseases including rheumatism, syphilis and epilepsy. In addition, oils distilled from the wood have been used as narcotics and sedatives and was thought to cure leprosy in the past.
Boxwood Allergy Info
Exposure to pollen in the spring can be expected but few reports of allergenicity have been found.
Boxwood Pollen Description
Pollen grains of Buxus are spheroidal to prolate-spheroidal; the amb triangular to rhomboidal with convex sides. The apertures are polyporate. The pores are irregularly outlined and the colpi are short and broad. The sexine is reticulate with small, irregular to polygonal lumina.
The grains are 29-30 x 28-34 micrometers.
Species in This Genus
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Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available
Boxwood (Buxus) is a genus of the BUXACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
