Status:
valid
Authors:
E.M.Norman & L.B.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ilustr. Catar. 1(Loganiaceas): 15 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574066
Common Names
- Buddleja hatschbachii
- Hatschbach's Butterfly Bush
- Hatschbachii Butterfly Bush
Description
Buddleja hatschbachii (also called Hatschbach's Butterfly Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has opposite, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Buddleja hatschbachii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buddleja hatschbachii 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 hatschbachii 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 hatschbachii
Buddleja hatschbachii can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Buddleja hatschbachii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buddleja hatschbachii?
Buddleja hatschbachii
What is the common name of Buddleja hatschbachii?
Hatschbach's Butterfly Bush
What is the natural habitat of Buddleja hatschbachii?
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:545953-1: 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].