Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
574649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 348 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573981



Common Names

  • Cordata Butterfly Bush
  • Heart-leaf Butterfly Bush
  • Orange-eye Butterfly Bush


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Description

Buddleja cordata (also called Heartleaf Butterfly Bush, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and is often found in crevices and on cliffs. It has narrow, linear leaves and a light green color. The plant produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Buddleja cordata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Buddleja cordata sub. ovandensis (Lundell ex E.M.Norman) E.M.Norman
Buddleja cordata sub. tomentella (Standl.) E.M.Norman
Buddleja cordata sub. cordata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buddleja cordata 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 cordata is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Buddleja cordata

Buddleja cordata is native to the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,000-4,000 m.

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 Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545723-1: 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].