Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
officinalis
ID:
574849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 26: 496 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574181



Common Names

  • Common Butterfly Bush
  • Common Summer Lilac
  • Common Buddleia


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Synonyms

  • Buddleja officinalis macrantha Lingelsh. [unknown]

Description

Buddleja officinalis (also called Common Butterfly Bush, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 2-3 m and has small, fragrant, white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Buddleja officinalis 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 officinalis 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 officinalis 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 officinalis

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

Buddleja officinalis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Buddleja officinalis?

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

What is the size of Buddleja officinalis?

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

What is the flower color of Buddleja officinalis?

The flowers of Buddleja officinalis 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

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545844-1: 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].