Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
macrostachya
ID:
574801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Scroph. Ind. : 42 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574133



Common Names

  • Large-spike Butterfly Bush
  • Macrostachya Butterfly Bush
  • Summer Lilac


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Description

Buddleja macrostachya (also called butterfly bush, summer lilac, and orange eye, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces fragrant, purple flowers. It typically grows in dry, open areas such as savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Buddleja macrostachya can be used as a hedge or screen to provide privacy or wind protection. It is also a great choice for attracting butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buddleja macrostachya 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 macrostachya 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 macrostachya

Buddleja macrostachya can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.

Buddleja macrostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja macrostachya?

Buddleja macrostachya

What is the common name of Buddleja macrostachya?

Large-spiked Butterflybush

What is the natural habitat of Buddleja macrostachya?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545811-1: 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].