Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
574578

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 112 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573910



Common Names

  • Buddleja americana
  • Americana Buddleja
  • American Buddleja


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Description

Buddleja americana (also called American Butterfly Bush, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the United States. It grows to a height of 2-3 m and has lanceolate leaves and white to pale pink flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Buddleja americana is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in gardens for its fragrant, nectar-rich flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge or windbreak. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buddleja americana 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 americana is a shrub native to the United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water it sparingly and fertilize it once a year.

Where to Find Buddleja americana

Buddleja americana can be found in North America.

Buddleja americana FAQ

What is the best soil for Buddleja americana?

Buddleja americana prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Buddleja americana?

Buddleja americana prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sunlight does Buddleja americana need?

Buddleja americana needs full sun to partial shade.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319122-2: 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].