Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
davidii
ID:
574672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 10: 65 (1887 publ. 1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574004



Common Names

  • Davidii Butterfly Bush
  • David's Butterfly Bush
  • Orange-eye Butterfly Bush


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Synonyms

  • Buddleja variabilis wilsonii Bean [unknown]
  • Buddleja variabilis superba H.J.Veitch [unknown]
  • Buddleja striata Z.Y.Zhang [deprecated]
  • Buddleja variabilis prostrata C.K.Schneid. [unknown]

Description

Buddleja davidii (also called Butterfly Bush, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the mountains of China and Japan. It has oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Buddleja davidii is often used in landscaping and can be planted in gardens or along pathways. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant is also known for its fragrant flowers, which attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buddleja davidii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buddleja davidii 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 davidii

Buddleja davidii is native to China, where it grows in open, dry habitats.

Buddleja davidii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja davidii?

Buddleja davidii

What is the common name of Buddleja davidii?

Summer Lilac

Where is Buddleja davidii native to?

Central China

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545734-1: 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].