Buxus spp. 
Group:
Plants
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Jamaica, Kenya, Malawi, Puerto Rico, Tanzania


Species/Common Names:
Buxus arborea
Buxus nyasica
Buxus obtusifolia
Buxus vahlii
Vahl's Boxwood

Facts Summary:
Buxus is a genus of plants of concern and found in the following area(s): Jamaica, Kenya, Malawi, Puerto Rico, Tanzania.

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Status/Date(s) Listed as Endangered

  Scientific Name Status Listing Date Range
1. Buxus arboreaVU-IUCN1998Jamaica
2. Buxus nyasicaEN-IUCN1998Malawi
3. Buxus obtusifoliaVU-IUCN1998Kenya, Tanzania
4. Buxus vahliiEN-US FWSAugust 13, 1985Puerto Rico
   CR-IUCN1998 

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