Status:
valid
Authors:
Donn.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 23: 10 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574145
Common Names
- Large-headed Butterfly Bush
- Megalocephala Butterfly Bush
- Summer Lilac
Description
Buddleja megalocephala (also called giant butterfly bush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has large, oval leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Buddleja megalocephala can be used as a hedge or screen to provide privacy or wind protection. It is also a great choice for attracting butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Buddleja megalocephala is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with four leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buddleja megalocephala is a shrub that grows to a height of up to 4 m. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and grown on until they are large enough to be planted out.
Where to Find Buddleja megalocephala
Buddleja megalocephala can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.
Buddleja megalocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buddleja megalocephala?
Buddleja megalocephala
What are the common names of Buddleja megalocephala?
Large-headed butterfly bush, orange-eyed butterfly bush
What is the natural habitat of Buddleja megalocephala?
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:37773-2: 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].