Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
subcapitata
ID:
574931

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.D.Liu & H.Peng

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 41: 467 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574263



Common Names

  • Subcapitate Butterfly Bush
  • Subcapitate Summer Lilac
  • Subcapitate Sweet Butterfly Bush


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Description

Buddleja subcapitata (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 subcapitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. It has a pleasant aroma and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buddleja subcapitata has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buddleja subcapitata 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 subcapitata

Buddleja subcapitata can be found in the wild in parts of China and Vietnam.

Buddleja subcapitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja subcapitata?

Buddleja subcapitata

What is the common name of Buddleja subcapitata?

Subcapitate Buddleja

What type of soil does Buddleja subcapitata prefer?

Well-drained, loamy 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

Hua Peng (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Peng' in the authors string.
En De Liu (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.D.Liu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77063789-1: 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].