Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
vexans
ID:
574981

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl. & Loes. ex E.M.Norman

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 81: 157 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574313



Common Names

  • Vexans Butterfly Bush
  • Vexans Summer Lilac
  • Vexans Sweet Butterfly Bush


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Description

Buddleja vexans (also called Vexing Butterflybush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and fragrant, white flowers. It is native to Argentina, and is commonly found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Buddleja vexans is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can be used as a hedge, windbreak, or screen. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buddleja vexans 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 vexans is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Buddleja vexans

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

Buddleja vexans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buddleja vexans?

Buddleja vexans

What is the common name of Buddleja vexans?

Vexans Butterfly Bush

What type of plant is Buddleja vexans?

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

Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
Eliane Meyer Norman (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.M.Norman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1017231-1: 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].