Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
loricata
ID:
574795

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leeuwenb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 24: 83 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574127



Common Names

  • Buddleja loricata
  • Loricate Butterfly Bush
  • Loricata Butterfly Bush


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Synonyms

  • Chilianthus corrugatus A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Buddleja loricata (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 loricata 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 loricata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buddleja loricata is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring.

Where to Find Buddleja loricata

Buddleja loricata is native to the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.

Buddleja loricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja loricata?

Buddleja loricata

What is the common name of Buddleja loricata?

Loricate Butterflybush

What is the natural habitat of Buddleja loricata?

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

Anthonius Josephus Maria Leeuwenberg (1930-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leeuwenb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545961-1: 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].