Status:
valid
Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 2: 597 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574256
Common Names
- Stachyoides Butterfly Bush
- Stachyoides Orange-eye Butterfly Bush
- Stachyoides Willow-leaved Butterfly Bush
Description
Buddleja stachyoides (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 stachyoides 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 stachyoides has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buddleja stachyoides 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 stachyoides
Buddleja stachyoides can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Buddleja stachyoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buddleja stachyoides?
Buddleja stachyoides
What is the common name of Buddleja stachyoides?
Fuzzy Buddleja
What type of soil does Buddleja stachyoides prefer?
Well-drained, humus-rich 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37807-2: 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].