Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
574690

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 2: 594 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574022

Common Names

  • Elegans Butterfly Bush
  • Elegant Butterfly Bush
  • Orange-eye Butterfly Bush

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Synonyms

  • Buddleja vetula angustata (Benth.) Chodat [deprecated]

Description

Buddleja elegans (also called Elegant Sage, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala. It has oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Buddleja elegans is often used in landscaping and can be planted in gardens or along pathways. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant is also known for its fragrant flowers, which attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Buddleja elegans sub. angustata (Benth.) E.M.Norman
Buddleja elegans sub. elegans

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buddleja elegans has small, white, fragrant flowers that are arranged in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, brown, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buddleja elegans is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 4 m tall. It is best propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C.

Where to Find Buddleja elegans

Buddleja elegans is native to the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,000-4,000 m.

Buddleja elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja elegans?

Buddleja elegans

What is the common name of Buddleja elegans?

Elegant Butterfly Bush

What is the natural habitat of Buddleja elegans?

Buddleja elegans is native to Mexico

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

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545743-1: 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].