Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
wardii
ID:
574985

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Marquand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 48: 203 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574317

Common Names

  • Wardii Butterfly Bush
  • Wardii Orange-eye Butterfly Bush
  • Wardii Willow-leaved Butterfly Bush

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Description

Buddleja wardii (also called Ward's 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 wardii is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can be used as a hedge, windbreak, or screen. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buddleja wardii has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buddleja wardii is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub, native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil and keep the pot in a warm, sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil. Keep the pot in a warm, sunny location and water regularly.

Where to Find Buddleja wardii

Buddleja wardii is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Buddleja wardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja wardii?

Buddleja wardii

What is the common name of Buddleja wardii?

Ward's Butterfly Bush

What is the natural habitat of Buddleja wardii?

It is native to China and is found in dry, rocky areas.

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

Cecil Victor Boley Marquand (1897-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Marquand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545982-1: 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].