Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. , ser. 4, 1(1): 117 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574076
Common Names
- Hieronymus' Butterfly Bush
- Butterfly Bush
- Summer Lilac
Description
Buddleja hieronymi (also called Hieronymus' 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 hieronymi 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 hieronymi 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 hieronymi 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 hieronymi
Buddleja hieronymi is native to China and is found in forests, shrublands, and grasslands.
Buddleja hieronymi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buddleja hieronymi?
Buddleja hieronymi
What are the common names of Buddleja hieronymi?
Hieronymus' butterfly bush, orange-eyed butterfly bush
What is the natural habitat of Buddleja hieronymi?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37752-2: 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].