Buddleja albiflora

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Buddleja albiflora var. hemsleyana
• Buddleja albiflora var. giraldii
• Buddleja giraldii
• Buddleja hemsleyana

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Buddleja albibiflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Scrophulariaceae. Finally, it is identified as a member of the genus Buddleja.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across multiple regions. In Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of France in the southwestern portion of the continent. Its range extends significantly into Asia, covering vast areas of China. Within China, it can be found throughout the South-Central territories. Additionally, the species is distributed across both the North-Central and Southeast regions of the country.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Buddleja albiflora is characterized by its ability to thrive across a broad altitudinal gradient, demonstrating significant adaptability to varying mountain environments. This species is typically found inhabiting diverse terrains with an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 500 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 2800 m AMSL. Throughout its natural distribution, the plant maintains a mean elevation of approximately 1650 m AMSL, suggesting a preference for mid-to-high altitude ecological niches. This wide vertical distribution allows the species to encounter a variety of microclimates, ranging from warmer, lower-lying subtropical zones to cooler, more temperate high-altitude habitats.

Elevational range max:

2800 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1650 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

500 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Buddleja albiflora is characterized by its growth form as a shrub, exhibiting a robust and woody structure. Unlike climbing species, it does not function as a climber; it is strictly non-climbing and lacks the specialized mechanisms for being obligatory, facultative, or self-supporting in a climbing capacity. Instead, its development is defined by its woody nature, contributing to a stable, perennial shrubby habit.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

Reproduction in Buddleja albibiflora is characterized by the production of small, dry fruits that serve as the primary vehicle for seed dispersal. These fruits exhibit specific morphological dimensions, typically ranging in length from a minimum of 0.5 cm to a maximum of 0.8 cm. On average, the fruit length measures approximately 0.65 cm, reflecting the standard developmental outcome of the plant's reproductive cycle. Once the fruit reaches maturity, it facilitates the dispersal of seeds, ensuring the continued propagation and distribution of the species within its natural habitat.

Fruit length max:

0.8 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.65 cm

Fruit length min:

0.5 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Buddleja albiflora has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Acteoside, Aucubin, Catalpol, Daucosterol, Martynoside.

Acteoside

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Aucubin

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Catalpol

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Daucosterol

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Martynoside

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Ursolicacid

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials