Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
simplex
ID:
574913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 26: 396 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574245



Common Names

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


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Description

Buddleja simplex (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 simplex 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

The flowers of Buddleja simplex are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buddleja simplex is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 4 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Buddleja simplex

Buddleja simplex can be found in China, primarily in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.

Buddleja simplex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja simplex?

Buddleja simplex

What is the natural habitat of Buddleja simplex?

It is native to the Himalayas and parts of China.

What is the average height of Buddleja simplex?

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

Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37803-2: 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].