Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Marquand
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 48: 202 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574285
Common Names
- Tsetangensis Butterfly Bush
- Tsetangensis Summer Lilac
- Tsetangensis Sweet Butterfly Bush
Description
Buddleja tsetangensis (also called Tsetang Butterflybush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and fragrant, white flowers. It is native to Bhutan, and is commonly found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Buddleja tsetangensis is a popular ornamental shrub, often used for hedges and borders. It is also used for its fragrant flowers, which attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buddleja tsetangensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval leaves and thin, delicate stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buddleja tsetangensis 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 tsetangensis
Buddleja tsetangensis is native to Tibet and China. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Buddleja tsetangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buddleja tsetangensis?
Buddleja tsetangensis
What is the natural habitat of Buddleja tsetangensis?
It is native to Tibet.
What is the average height of Buddleja tsetangensis?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545979-1: 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].