Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 1: 52 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574086
Common Names
- Incana Butterfly Bush
- Butterfly Bush
- Summer Lilac
Description
Buddleja incana (also called Hoary 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 incana 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 incana has small, white, fragrant flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, shiny coating. The seedlings are small, with thin, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buddleja incana 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 incana
Buddleja incana is native to China and is found in forests, shrublands, and grasslands.
Buddleja incana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buddleja incana?
Buddleja incana
What is the natural habitat of Buddleja incana?
It is native to Mexico.
What are the common names of Buddleja incana?
It is commonly known as Grey-leaved 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545779-1: 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].