Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tubiflora
ID:
574954

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

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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.

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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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
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].