Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturwiss. Vereins Bremen 8: 410 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574021
Common Names
- Dysophylla Butterfly Bush
- Difficult-leaf Butterfly Bush
- Orange-eye Butterfly Bush
Synonyms
- Chilianthus dysophyllus A.DC. [unknown]
Description
Buddleja dysophylla (also called Dysophyllum Sage, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala. It has oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Buddleja dysophylla 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 dysophylla has small, white, fragrant flowers that are arranged in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, brown, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buddleja dysophylla 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 dysophylla
Buddleja dysophylla is native to the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,000-4,000 m.
Buddleja dysophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buddleja dysophylla?
Buddleja dysophylla
What is the common name of Buddleja dysophylla?
Evergreen Butterfly Bush
What is the natural habitat of Buddleja dysophylla?
Dry hillsides, rocky slopes, and open woodlands in Mexico
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:545944-1: 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].