Status:
valid
Authors:
Lour.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1790
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. : 72 (1790)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573923
Common Names
- Buddleja asiatica
- Asiatica Buddleja
- Buddleja Asiatica
Synonyms
- Vitex esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]
- Buddleja asiatica densiflora Koord. [unknown]
- Buddleja asiatica salicina Koord. [unknown]
- Buddleja asiatica sundaica Koord. [unknown]
- Buddleja asiatica brevicuspe Koord. [unknown]
Description
Buddleja asiatica (also called Asian Butterfly Bush, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It grows to a height of 2-3 m and has lanceolate leaves and white to pale pink flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Buddleja asiatica is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and flowers being used to treat various ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Buddleja asiatica are white to pale pink, with a yellow throat. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buddleja asiatica is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring and placed in a rooting medium such as sand, perlite, or vermiculite. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Buddleja asiatica
Buddleja asiatica is found in the tropical forests of Asia.
Buddleja asiatica FAQ
What is the best soil for Buddleja asiatica?
Buddleja asiatica prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Buddleja asiatica?
Buddleja asiatica prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much sunlight does Buddleja asiatica need?
Buddleja asiatica needs full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Buddleja genus
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545686-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].