Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 353 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574189
Common Names
- Small-Flower Butterfly Bush
- Small-Flower Summer Lilac
- Small-Flower Buddleia
Synonyms
- Buddleja venusta Kunth [deprecated]
- Buddleja ligustrina Loes. [deprecated]
Description
Buddleja parviflora (also called Small-flowered Butterfly Bush, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of 2-3 m and has small, fragrant, white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Buddleja parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge and for erosion control. It has a pleasant fragrance and attracts butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Buddleja parviflora 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 parviflora is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Buddleja parviflora
Buddleja parviflora is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
Buddleja parviflora FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Buddleja parviflora?
Buddleja parviflora is native to the Andean regions of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
What is the size of Buddleja parviflora?
Buddleja parviflora is a shrub that typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.
What is the flower color of Buddleja parviflora?
The flowers of Buddleja parviflora are white to pale pink in color.
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:545849-1: 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].