Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
utahensis
ID:
574963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coville

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 7: 69 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574295



Common Names

  • Utahensis Butterfly Bush
  • Utahensis Summer Lilac
  • Utahensis Sweet Butterfly Bush


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Description

Buddleja utahensis (also called Utah Butterflybush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and fragrant, yellow flowers. It is native to the United States, and is commonly found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Buddleja utahensis 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 utahensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval leaves and thin, delicate stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buddleja utahensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Buddleja utahensis

Buddleja utahensis is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Buddleja utahensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja utahensis?

Buddleja utahensis

What is the common name of Buddleja utahensis?

Utah Butterfly Bush

What type of plant is Buddleja utahensis?

Shrub

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

Frederick Vernon Coville (1867-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coville' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545916-1: 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].