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Butterfly bush

Buddleja davidii

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The Butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii) is a species in the genus Buddleja. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (27 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (6 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Buddleja davidii (Butterfly bush)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish arbusto de las mariposas

French Arbre aux papillons

German Buddleja

Portuguese budleia

Similar Species in Buddleja

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Alternate-leaved Butterfly-bush

Buddleja alternifolia

Rio Grande butterfly-bush

Buddleja sessiliflora

Buddleja madagascariensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Butterfly bush?

The scientific name of Butterfly bush is Buddleja davidii. It belongs to the genus Buddleja.

Where does Butterfly bush live?

Butterfly bush is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (27 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria.

What family does Butterfly bush belong to?

Butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii) belongs to the genus Buddleja, which is part of the taxonomic family Scrophulariaceae.

What kingdom does Butterfly bush belong to?

Butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Butterfly bush?

The closest relatives of Butterfly bush in the genus Buddleja include Alternate-leaved Butterfly-bush, Dog tail, False Olive, Orange-ball-tree, Pole butterflybush.