Status:
valid
Authors:
J.A.González & J.F.Morales
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 64: 161 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508598
Common Names
- Buddleja filibracteolata
- Filibracteolata Buddleja
- Filibracteolata's Buddleja
Description
Buddleja filibracteolata (also called Filibracteolate Buddleja, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as coastal dunes and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Buddleja filibracteolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buddleja filibracteolata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buddleja filibracteolata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.
Where to Find Buddleja filibracteolata
Buddleja filibracteolata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Buddleja filibracteolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buddleja filibracteolata?
Buddleja filibracteolata
What is the common name of Buddleja filibracteolata?
Filibracteolata's Buddleja
Where is Buddleja filibracteolata found?
Buddleja filibracteolata is found in South Africa
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
José A. González: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.González' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77087605-1: 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].