Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
speciosissima
ID:
574918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taub.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 17: 513 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574250



Common Names

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


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Description

Buddleja speciosissima (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 speciosissima 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 speciosissima 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 speciosissima is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer or from seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sheltered spot in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a mix of sand and peat.

Where to Find Buddleja speciosissima

Buddleja speciosissima can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Buddleja speciosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja speciosissima?

Buddleja speciosissima

What is the natural habitat of Buddleja speciosissima?

It is native to the Himalayas and parts of China.

What is the average height of Buddleja speciosissima?

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

Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37806-2: 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].