Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
574760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 513 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574092



Common Names

  • Indica Butterfly Bush
  • Butterfly Bush
  • Summer Lilac


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Description

Buddleja indica (also called Indian Butterfly Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Asia. It has opposite, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Buddleja indica 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 indica has fragrant, white to pink flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and white to pink flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buddleja indica 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 indica

Buddleja indica is native to India and is found in forests, shrublands, and grasslands.

Buddleja indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja indica?

Buddleja indica

What is the natural habitat of Buddleja indica?

It is native to India.

What are the common names of Buddleja indica?

It is commonly known as Indian 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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545783-1: 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].