Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
polycephala
ID:
574868

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 346 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574200



Common Names

  • Many-Headed Butterfly Bush
  • Many-Headed Summer Lilac
  • Many-Headed Buddleia


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Description

Buddleja polycephala (also called Orange-eye Butterfly-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub with fragrant, bright orange-yellow flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in open woodlands, scrub and grasslands. It grows to a height of 2-3 m.

Uses & Benefits

Buddleja polycephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Buddleja polycephala var. peruviana (J.F.Macbr.) E.M.Norman
Buddleja polycephala var. polycephala

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buddleja polycephala 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Buddleja polycephala is a fast-growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 m (10 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be 3-4 inches long and planted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Buddleja polycephala

Buddleja polycephala is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Buddleja polycephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja polycephala?

Buddleja polycephala

What is the common name of Buddleja polycephala?

Many-headed Butterfly Bush

What is the natural habitat of Buddleja polycephala?

Buddleja polycephala is native to Mexico

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545858-1: 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].