Status:
valid
Authors:
M.E.Jones
Source:
cmp
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Contr. W. Bot. 18: 56 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573989
Common Names
- Corrugata Butterfly Bush
- Rugged Butterfly Bush
- Orange-eye Butterfly Bush
Description
Buddleja corrugata (also called Corrugated Sage, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the mountains of Bolivia. It has oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Buddleja corrugata 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 corrugata sub. corrugata
Buddleja corrugata sub. gentryi E.M.Norman
Buddleja corrugata sub. moranii E.M.Norman
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buddleja corrugata has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buddleja corrugata 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 corrugata
Buddleja corrugata is native to the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,000-4,000 m.
Buddleja corrugata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buddleja corrugata?
Buddleja corrugata
What is the family of Buddleja corrugata?
Scrophulariaceae
What is the origin of Buddleja corrugata?
South America
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:315682-2: 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].