Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mayfield) J.H.Chau
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 184: 154 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443303
Common Names
- Rinconensis Buddleja
- Rinconensis Butterfly-bush
- Rinconensis Sage
Description
Buddleja rinconensis (also called Rincon Buddleja, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are simple, with entire margins and a glossy green upper surface. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands, and is drought and frost tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Buddleja rinconensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buddleja rinconensis has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buddleja rinconensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4m. It is tolerant of a range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is usually done through seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Buddleja rinconensis is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Buddleja rinconensis
Buddleja rinconensis is native to the temperate regions of South America, mainly in Colombia.
Buddleja rinconensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buddleja rinconensis?
Buddleja rinconensis
What is the common name of Buddleja rinconensis?
Rincon Buddleja
Where is Buddleja rinconensis found?
Central and South America
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:77164522-1: 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].