Taxon

Buxus macowanii

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Common name: Afrikanse buksboom, Buig-my-nie, Kaapse buksboom, Cape box, iGalagala, umGalagala
Family: Buxaceae (Boxwood)
Distribution: Northeastern South Africa
National red list: Least Concern
Comments: Its wood is very beautiful. It is yellow, hard, fine-grained and has a smooth texture. It is used for clay-modeling tools, musical instruments, and model-making.
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