Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
colvilei
ID:
574644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Ill. Himal. Pl. : t. 18 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573976



Common Names

  • Butterfly Bush
  • Summer Lilac
  • Colvile's Buddleja


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Description

Buddleja colvilei (also called Colvile's Butterfly Bush, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Andean regions of South America. It has grey-green leaves that are arranged in an alternate pattern and small, fragrant flowers that are white to pink in color. It grows in moist, well-drained areas such as woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Buddleja colvilei is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has fragrant flowers and can attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions and respiratory illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buddleja colvilei has small, white 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 colvilei is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 4 m tall. It is best propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C.

Where to Find Buddleja colvilei

Buddleja colvilei can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,000-4,000 m.

Buddleja colvilei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja colvilei?

Buddleja colvilei

What is the family of Buddleja colvilei?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the common name of Buddleja colvilei?

Colvile's Buddleja

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545718-1: 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].