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butterfly-bush

Buddleja · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Butterfly-bush, scientifically known as Buddleja, is a versatile flowering shrub renowned for its nectar-rich blooms that attract pollinators. While primarily used in ornamental landscaping, various species offer traditional medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This resilient plant serves as both a garden centerpiece and a natural remedy.

Family
Scrophulariaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Butterfly-Bush · Sagewoods · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Adenoplusia · Adenoplea · 5 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Buddleja

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Tepozanes
  • quishuares

German:

  • Sommerflieder
  • Schmetterlingsflieder
  • Fliederspeer
  • Sommerflieder

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Scrophulariaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Buddleja.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Scrophulariaceae
Genus Buddleja

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution includes the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving into Middle Europe, the species can be found growing within the borders of Belgium. It also maintains a significant presence throughout the territories of Germany. Finally, the plant is documented to inhabit the central regions of Czechia-Slovakia.

Region Area
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Hungary
Middle Europe Netherlands
Middle Europe Poland
Middle Europe Switzerland
Southwestern Europe Corse

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Buddleja has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Linarin.

Chemicals reported in Buddleja
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Linarin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Linarin

  1. Fitoterapia

Activities

Buddleja has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Diuretic, Neuroprotective.

Activities reported in Buddleja
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Diuretic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Neuroprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anticancer

  1. Fitoterapia

Antioxidant

  1. Fitoterapia

Diuretic

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Neuroprotective

  1. Fitoterapia

Conditions

Buddleja has 14 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Alzheimer's disease, acute kidney injury, brain cancers, hyperuricemia, infectious diseases.

Conditions investigated for Buddleja
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Alzheimer's disease 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Acute kidney injury 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Brain cancers 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hyperuricemia 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Infectious diseases 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Inflammatory bowel disease 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ischemic stroke 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Liver diseases 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lung cancers 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Neurodegenerative disorders 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Alzheimer's disease

  1. Fitoterapia

Acute kidney injury

  1. Fitoterapia

Brain cancers

  1. Fitoterapia

Hyperuricemia

  1. Fitoterapia

Infectious diseases

  1. Fitoterapia

Inflammatory bowel disease

  1. Fitoterapia

Ischemic stroke

  1. Fitoterapia

Liver diseases

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Lung cancers

  1. Fitoterapia

Neurodegenerative disorders

  1. Fitoterapia