Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lindleyana
ID:
574785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fortune

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 30: t. 25 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574117



Common Names

  • Lindley's Butterfly Bush
  • Butterfly Bush
  • Summer Lilac


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Synonyms

  • Buddleja insignis hort. ex Dippel [unknown]

Description

Buddleja lindleyana (also called Orange Ball Tree, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It has grey-green foliage and small, orange-yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is often used as an ornamental shrub in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Buddleja lindleyana 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 lindleyana 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 lindleyana is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Buddleja lindleyana

Buddleja lindleyana is native to the tropical forests of Mexico and Guatemala.

Buddleja lindleyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja lindleyana?

Buddleja lindleyana

What is the common name of Buddleja lindleyana?

Lindley's Butterflybush

What is the natural habitat of Buddleja lindleyana?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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

Robert Fortune (1812-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fortune' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545804-1: 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].