Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
bordignonii
ID:
1596047

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.P.Coelho & Miotto

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 42: 968 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048384

Common Names

  • Buddleja bordignonii
  • Bordignon's Butterfly Bush
  • Bordignon's Sage

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Description

Buddleja bordignonii (also called Bordignon's Butterfly Bush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem with a single flower at the top, and its leaves are lanceolate and opposite. It is found in moist coniferous and deciduous forests, as well as in wet meadows and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Buddleja bordignonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is also used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buddleja bordignonii has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buddleja bordignonii is a short-lived perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be sown directly in the garden in early spring or late summer. The seeds should be sown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. The plants can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Buddleja bordignonii

Buddleja bordignonii is native to Brazil.

Buddleja bordignonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja bordignonii?

Buddleja bordignonii

What are the common names of Buddleja bordignonii?

Common names of Buddleja bordignonii include Bordignon's Butterfly Bush and Orange Butterfly Bush.

What is the growth habit of Buddleja bordignonii?

Buddleja bordignonii is an erect, perennial shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height.

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:77176419-1: 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].