Buddleja lindleyana
Butterfly bush
Buddleja lindleyana, commonly known as the Lindley's Butterfly Bush, is a resilient shrub valued for its striking floral displays. Beyond its ornamental appeal, this species holds significant medicinal potential. Research explores its bioactive compounds, which may offer therapeutic properties, highlighting its importance in traditional healing and modern botanical studies.
- Scientific name: Buddleja lindleyana
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Buddleja lindleyana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Scrophulariaceae and the genus Buddleja.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Buddleja | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Buddleja lindleyana, is referred to by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is commonly called 醉鱼草 (zh), 醉魚草 (lzh), 醉鱼草 (zh-cn), or 醉魚草 (zh-tw), while in Azerbaijani, it is known as Lindley buddleyası (az).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 醉鱼草 | Wikidata |
| az | Lindley buddleyası | Wikidata |
| lzh | 醉魚草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 醉鱼草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 醉魚草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 醉鱼草 | Wikidata |
| fr | Buddleia de Lindley | Wikidata |
| en | Butterfly bush | Wikidata |
| zh | 药鱼子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 阳包树 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct global regions. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the country of France. Its range extends significantly into South Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Zimbabwe. Within the Asian continent, the species is located in South-Central and Southeast China. Finally, its distribution reaches Eastern Asia, specifically encompassing the Nansei-shotō islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Buddleja lindleyana, possesses various structures that contribute to its biological lifecycle, most notably the fruit. The fruit serves as the essential vessel for seed development and dispersal, ensuring the continuation of the species within its natural habitat. While the leaves and flowers are often the most visible aspects of the shrub, the maturation of the fruit marks a critical stage in its reproductive process.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Buddleja lindleyana has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-spinasterol-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, beta-sitosterol-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, daidzein, octacosanoic acid, oleanane.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-spinasterol-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daidzein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| octacosanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |