Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
skutchii
ID:
574916

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.V.Morton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 148 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574248



Common Names

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


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Description

Buddleja skutchii (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 skutchii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Buddleja skutchii sub. costaricensis E.M.Norman
Buddleja skutchii sub. skutchii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Buddleja skutchii are small and yellow 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 skutchii 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 skutchii

Buddleja skutchii can be found in parts of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Buddleja skutchii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja skutchii?

Buddleja skutchii

What is the natural habitat of Buddleja skutchii?

It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

What is the average height of Buddleja skutchii?

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

Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37804-2: 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].