Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
crispa
ID:
574659

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Scroph. Ind. : 43 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573991



Common Names

  • Crispa Butterfly Bush
  • Waved Butterfly Bush
  • Orange-eye Butterfly Bush


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Synonyms

  • Buddleja crispa dicipiens J.A.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Buddleja crispa grandiflora (Marq.) S.Y.Bao [unknown]

Description

Buddleja crispa (also called Curly 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 crispa 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

The flower of Buddleja crispa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buddleja crispa 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 crispa

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

Buddleja crispa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja crispa?

Buddleja crispa

What is the family of Buddleja crispa?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the origin of Buddleja crispa?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545727-1: 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].