Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sphaerocalyx
ID:
574921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 505 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574253



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Nuxia sphaerocalyx (Baker) Baker ex Jovet [unknown]

Description

Buddleja sphaerocalyx (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 sphaerocalyx 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 sphaerocalyx 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 sphaerocalyx is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C. Pruning is recommended in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Buddleja sphaerocalyx

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

Buddleja sphaerocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja sphaerocalyx?

Buddleja sphaerocalyx

What is the common name of Buddleja sphaerocalyx?

Dwarf Buddleja

What type of soil does Buddleja sphaerocalyx prefer?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545891-1: 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].