Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
nivea
ID:
574841

Status:
valid

Authors:
Duthie

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 37: 275 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574173



Common Names

  • White Butterfly Bush
  • White Summer Lilac
  • White Buddleia


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Description

Buddleja nivea (also called snow-white 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 nivea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge and for erosion control. It has a pleasant fragrance and attracts butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buddleja nivea has small, fragrant, lilac-purple flowers that are borne in dense, terminal panicles. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buddleja nivea 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 nivea

Buddleja nivea is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Buddleja nivea FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Buddleja nivea?

Buddleja nivea is native to the Andean regions of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

What is the size of Buddleja nivea?

Buddleja nivea is a shrub that typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

What is the flower color of Buddleja nivea?

The flowers of Buddleja nivea are white to pale pink in color.

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

John Firminger Duthie (1845-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duthie' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545837-1: 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].