Buddleja madagascariensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
574805
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1785
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 513 (1785)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574137
Common Names
- Madagascar Butterfly Bush
- Madagascariensis Butterfly Bush
- Summer Lilac
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Buddleja madagascariensis (also called Madagascar butterfly bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It has long, narrow leaves and produces fragrant, yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, open areas such as savannas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Buddleja madagascariensis 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 madagascariensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Buddleja madagascariensis is a shrub that grows to a height of up to 4 m. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and grown on until they are large enough to be planted out.
Where to Find Buddleja madagascariensis
Buddleja madagascariensis can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.
Buddleja madagascariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buddleja madagascariensis?
Buddleja madagascariensis
What is the natural habitat of Buddleja madagascariensis?
It is native to Madagascar.
What are the common names of Buddleja madagascariensis?
It is commonly known as Madagascar 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:545812-1: 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].