Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
scordioides
ID:
574906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 345 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574238



Common Names

  • Scordioides Butterfly Bush
  • Scordioides Orange-eye Butterfly Bush
  • Scordioides Willow-leaved Butterfly Bush


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Description

Buddleja scordioides (also called Scordioid Butterfly Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Buddleja scordioides is a popular ornamental plant, and is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buddleja scordioides has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buddleja scordioides is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Buddleja scordioides

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

Buddleja scordioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja scordioides?

Buddleja scordioides

What is the natural habitat of Buddleja scordioides?

It is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

What is the average height of Buddleja scordioides?

It typically grows to a height of 2–3 m (6.6–9.8 ft).

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:545881-1: 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].