Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 443 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574286
Common Names
- Tubiflora Butterfly Bush
- Tubiflora Summer Lilac
- Tubiflora Sweet Butterfly Bush
Synonyms
- Buddleja paraguariensis Chodat [unknown]
- Buddleja grandiflora paraguariensis (Chodat) Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
Description
Buddleja tubiflora (also called Tube-flowered Butterflybush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and fragrant, yellow flowers. It is native to Argentina, and is commonly found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Buddleja tubiflora is a popular ornamental shrub, often used for hedges and borders. It is also used for its fragrant flowers, which attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buddleja tubiflora has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval leaves and thin, delicate stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buddleja tubiflora is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer or from seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sheltered spot in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a mix of sand and peat.
Where to Find Buddleja tubiflora
Buddleja tubiflora is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Buddleja tubiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buddleja tubiflora?
Buddleja tubiflora
What is the natural habitat of Buddleja tubiflora?
It is native to the Himalayas and parts of China.
What is the average height of Buddleja tubiflora?
It typically grows to a height of 2–3 m (6.6–9.8 ft).
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:545909-1: 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].