Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
marrubiifolia
ID:
574808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 441 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574140



Common Names

  • Woolly Butterfly Bush
  • Marrubiifolia Butterfly Bush
  • Summer Lilac


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Synonyms

  • Buddleja marrubiifolia marrubiifolia [unknown]

Description

Buddleja marrubiifolia (also called woolly butterfly bush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, fuzzy leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Buddleja marrubiifolia 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

The flower of Buddleja marrubiifolia is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buddleja marrubiifolia 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 marrubiifolia

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

Buddleja marrubiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja marrubiifolia?

Buddleja marrubiifolia

What is the natural habitat of Buddleja marrubiifolia?

It is native to Mexico.

What are the common names of Buddleja marrubiifolia?

It is commonly known as Marrubiifolia 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545815-1: 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].