Buddleja volubilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
volubilis
ID:
574984
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1792
Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 291 (1792)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574316
Common Names
- Twining Butterfly Bush
- Volubilis Butterfly Bush
- Twining Orange-eye Butterfly Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Buddleja volubilis (also called Twining 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 volubilis 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 volubilis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Buddleja volubilis 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 volubilis
Buddleja volubilis is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Buddleja volubilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buddleja volubilis?
Buddleja volubilis
What is the common name of Buddleja volubilis?
Climbing Butterfly Bush
What is the natural habitat of Buddleja volubilis?
It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas.
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
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545928-1: 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].