Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 23: 223 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574027
Common Names
- Buddleja euryphylla
- Large-Leaved Butterfly Bush
- Euryphylla Butterfly Bush
Description
Buddleja euryphylla (also called Broad-leaved Butterfly Bush, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Andean regions of South America. It has grey-green leaves that are arranged in an alternate pattern and small, fragrant flowers that are white to pink in color. It grows in moist, well-drained areas such as woodlands and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Buddleja euryphylla 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buddleja euryphylla has small, white flowers that form in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buddleja euryphylla 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 euryphylla
Buddleja euryphylla can be found in China, Laos, and Vietnam.
Buddleja euryphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buddleja euryphylla?
Buddleja euryphylla
What are the common names of Buddleja euryphylla?
Broad-leaved butterfly bush, wide-leaved butterfly bush
What is the natural habitat of Buddleja euryphylla?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea
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:37739-2: 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].