Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth & C.D.Bouché
Source:
cmp
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (B, Berolinensis) 1845: 11 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574262
Common Names
- Butterfly Bush
- Summer Lilac
- Sweet Butterfly Bush
Description
Buddleja suaveolens (also called Orange-eye Butterfly-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub with fragrant, bright orange-yellow flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in open woodlands, scrub and grasslands. It grows to a height of 2-3 m.
Uses & Benefits
Buddleja suaveolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. It has a pleasant aroma and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buddleja suaveolens has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buddleja suaveolens is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C. Pruning is recommended in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Buddleja suaveolens
Buddleja suaveolens can be found in the wild in parts of China, Vietnam, and Laos.
Buddleja suaveolens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buddleja suaveolens?
Buddleja suaveolens
What is the common name of Buddleja suaveolens?
Fragrant Buddleja
What type of soil does Buddleja suaveolens prefer?
Well-drained, sandy soil
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:545896-1: 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].