Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
fallowiana
ID:
574696

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f. & W.W.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 10: 15 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574028



Common Names

  • Buddleja fallowiana
  • Fallow's Butterfly Bush
  • Fallow Butterfly Bush


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Description

Buddleja fallowiana (also called Fallow's Butterfly Bush, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Andean regions of South America. It has grey-green leaves that are arranged in an alternate pattern and small, fragrant flowers that are white to pink in color. It grows in moist, well-drained areas such as woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Buddleja fallowiana 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 fallowiana has small, white flowers that form in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buddleja fallowiana is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring and placed in a rooting medium such as sand, perlite, or vermiculite. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Buddleja fallowiana

Buddleja fallowiana can be found in China, Laos, and Vietnam.

Buddleja fallowiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja fallowiana?

Buddleja fallowiana

What are the common names of Buddleja fallowiana?

Fallow's butterfly bush, orange-eyed butterfly bush

What is the natural habitat of Buddleja fallowiana?

It is native to China, Japan, and Korea

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

William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545746-1: 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].