Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
fragifera
ID:
574708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leeuwenb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 24: 83 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574040



Common Names

  • Buddleja fragifera
  • Fragrant Butterfly Bush
  • Fragifera Butterfly Bush


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Description

Buddleja fragifera (also called Fragrant Butterfly Bush, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and is often found in crevices and on cliffs. It has narrow, linear leaves and a light green color. The plant produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Buddleja fragifera 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 fragifera 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 fragifera 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 fragifera

Buddleja fragifera can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Buddleja fragifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja fragifera?

Buddleja fragifera

What is the common name of Buddleja fragifera?

Fragrant Butterfly Bush

What is the natural habitat of Buddleja fragifera?

Tropical and subtropical regions of 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

Anthonius Josephus Maria Leeuwenberg (1930-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leeuwenb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545948-1: 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].