Severinia buxifolia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Rutaceae |
Subfamily: | Aurantioideae |
Tribe: | Citreae |
Genus: | Severinia |
Species: | S. buxifolia |
Binomial name | |
Severinia buxifolia |
Severinia buxifolia is a species of plant related to Citrus, Fortunella, and Citropsis. Its common names include Chinese box-orange,box orange or boxthorn. It is native to southern China. It produces small black berries that resemble black currants. The fruits are eaten by birds that disperse its seeds. It is an evergreen in the wild.