Status:
valid
Authors:
Hope
Source:
cmp
Year:
1782
Citation Micro:
Verh. Holl. Maatsch. Weetensch. Haarlem 20(2): 417 (1782)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574052
Common Names
- Buddleja globosa
- Globe-Flowered Butterfly Bush
- Globosa Butterfly Bush
Description
Buddleja globosa (also called Orange Ball Tree, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It has grey-green foliage and small, orange-yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is often used as an ornamental shrub in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Buddleja globosa is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has fragrant flowers and can attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions and respiratory illnesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buddleja globosa has small, white flowers that form in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buddleja globosa is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It prefers moist soil and is tolerant of a range of soil types. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Buddleja globosa
Buddleja globosa can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Buddleja globosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buddleja globosa?
Buddleja globosa
What is the common name of Buddleja globosa?
Globe Butterfly Bush
What is the natural habitat of Buddleja globosa?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545763-1: 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].