Buddleja
Buddleja, commonly known as the butterfly bush, is a versatile flowering shrub celebrated for its fragrant, cone-shaped blooms. Renowned for attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees, this hardy plant adds vibrant color to gardens. Beyond its ornamental appeal, certain species offer traditional medicinal properties used in various herbal practices.
- Scientific name: Buddleja
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | 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, is referred to by several common names across different Chinese linguistic contexts. In Simplified Chinese, it is identified as 醉鱼草属 (zh-hans) or 醉鱼草属 (zh-cn), and in the same manner, it is called 醉鱼草属 in Singapore (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 醉魚草屬 (zh-hanr), which is also the standard designation used in Hong Kong (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 醉鱼草属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 醉魚草屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 醉魚草屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 醉鱼草属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 醉鱼草属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 醉魚草屬 | Wikidata |
| qu | Kiswar | Wikidata |
| ru | Буддлея | Wikidata |
| he | בודליה | Wikidata |
| fi | syrikät | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
Chemicals
Buddleja has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include linarin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| linarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Buddleja has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Diuretic, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Buddleja has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, acute kidney injury, brain cancers, hyperuricemia, infectious diseases.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acute kidney injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| brain cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperuricemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammatory bowel disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ischemic stroke | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |