Status:
valid
Authors:
Gillet ex Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 443 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574149
Common Names
- Mendoza Butterfly Bush
- Mendoza Sage
- Mendoza Buddleia
Description
Buddleja mendozinensis (also called Mendoza butterfly bush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Buddleja mendozinensis 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 mendozinensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buddleja mendozinensis 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 mendozinensis
Buddleja mendozinensis is native to the tropical forests of Argentina and Chile.
Buddleja mendozinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buddleja mendozinensis?
Buddleja mendozinensis
What are the common names of Buddleja mendozinensis?
Mendoza butterfly bush, orange-eyed butterfly bush
What is the natural habitat of Buddleja mendozinensis?
It is native to Argentina
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545818-1: 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].