Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 119 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574101
Common Names
- Japanese Butterfly Bush
- Butterfly Bush
- Summer Lilac
Description
Buddleja japonica (also called Japanese Butterfly Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to East Asia. It has opposite, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Buddleja japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. It is known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buddleja japonica has fragrant, white to pink flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and white to pink flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buddleja japonica is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Buddleja japonica
Buddleja japonica is native to Japan and is found in forests, shrublands, and grasslands.
Buddleja japonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buddleja japonica?
Buddleja japonica
What is the natural habitat of Buddleja japonica?
It is native to Japan.
What are the common names of Buddleja japonica?
It is commonly known as Japanese Butterfly Bush.
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:545793-1: 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].