Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hypsophila
ID:
574751

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 19: 127 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574083



Common Names

  • Hypsophila Butterfly Bush
  • Butterfly Bush
  • Summer Lilac


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Description

Buddleja hypsophila (also called High-Loving 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 hypsophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. It is known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buddleja hypsophila has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buddleja hypsophila is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 4 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Buddleja hypsophila

Buddleja hypsophila is native to China and is found in forests, shrublands, and grasslands.

Buddleja hypsophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja hypsophila?

Buddleja hypsophila

What is the natural habitat of Buddleja hypsophila?

It is native to China.

What are the common names of Buddleja hypsophila?

It is commonly known as Hypsophila Butterfly Bush.

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

Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37754-2: 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].