Status:
valid
Authors:
L.F.Gagnep.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 2: 187, 192 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574324
Common Names
- Buddleja yunnanensis
- Yunnanensis Butterfly Bush
- Yunnan Butterfly Bush
Description
Buddleja yunnanensis (also called 'Yunnan Butterfly Bush', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of 2-3 m, with obovate, grey-green leaves and fragrant, lilac-purple flowers. It is found in open woodlands and scrub, and prefers well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Buddleja yunnanensis 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
The flowers of Buddleja yunnanensis are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buddleja yunnanensis is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub, native to China. 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 yunnanensis
Buddleja yunnanensis is native to China. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Buddleja yunnanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buddleja yunnanensis?
Buddleja yunnanensis
What is the common name of Buddleja yunnanensis?
Yunnan Butterfly Bush
What is the natural habitat of Buddleja yunnanensis?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545931-1: 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].