Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
albiflora
ID:
574570

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 118 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573902



Common Names

  • Buddleja albiflora
  • Albiflora Buddleja
  • White-flowered Buddleja


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Description

Buddleja albiflora (also called White Butterfly Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow, green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in open woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Buddleja albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buddleja albiflora has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buddleja albiflora is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Buddleja albiflora

Buddleja albiflora can be found in South America.

Buddleja albiflora FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Buddleja albiflora?

Buddleja albiflora is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

What type of soil does Buddleja albiflora prefer?

Buddleja albiflora prefers well-draining soil.

What type of climate does Buddleja albiflora prefer?

Buddleja albiflora prefers warm, humid climates.

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

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545674-1: 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].