Box

Growth form:

Tree and bush

General habitat:

Tropical and sub-tropical

Medicinal Use:

Inner bark is used as a Diaphoretic

Outside Info:

Also known as Boxwood

Harpers: Due to its high density and resistance to chipping, boxwood is a relatively economical material, and is used to make parts for various stringed instruments and woodwind instruments. It is mostly used to make tailpieces, chin rests and tuning pegs, but may be used for a variety of other parts as well.