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Buddleia officinalis
  • Mi Meng Hua

a perennial woody evergreen member of the Buddleia genus in the family Buddleiaceae.

Niche
  • Unknown
    Unknown
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Functions
  • None
    None
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Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • no shade
    No shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid,neutral,alkaline,very alkaline
    Acid to Very alkaline
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Clay
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • 8
    Zone 8
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Buddleia officinalis has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Edible uses

There are no edible uses listed for Buddleia officinalis.

Material uses

There are no material uses listed for Buddleia officinalis.

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

Febrifuge[1][2][3].

The flowers and flower buds are antispasmodic, slightly cholagogue and ophthalmic[4]. They have an action similar to vitamin P, reducing the permeability and fragility of the blood vessels of the skin and small intestine[4]. They are used in the treatment of various eye problems[4][5]. They are also used in the treatment of gonorrhoea, hepatitis and hernia[5].

A decoction of the leaves is used in the treatment of collyrium[5]. Also used in the treatment of gonorrhoea, hepatitis and hernia[5].

Unknown part

Antispasmodic
Febrifuge
Ophthalmic

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - cold stratify for 4 weeks at 4°c[6] and surface sow the seed in February/March in a greenhouse[7][8] (the pre-chilling might not be required for this species). Germination usually takes place within 3 - 4 weeks at 21°c[6]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter, planting them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Seedlings are inclined to damp off and so should be watered with care and kept well-ventilated[7].

Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[9][8]. Use short side-shoots[7]. Very high percentage[8].

Cuttings of mature wood of the current season's growth, 15 - 20cm long, October/November in a frame[10].

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Cultivation

Requires a sunny position[9][11]. Prefers a rich loamy soil but succeeds in most well-drained soils[12][9][10]. Very tolerant of alkaline soils[10]. Requires a site sheltered from the wind because the leaves are easily damaged[13].

Tolerating temperatures down to about -10°c[14], this species is hardy in Cornwall[9][15] but not in most parts of Britain[12]. It resprouts freely from the base if cut back by severe weather[10]. A very ornamental plant[12], it hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[10]. Plants flower on the current years growth and can be pruned back hard in spring to encourage freer flowering[11]. An excellent plant for bees and butterflies[16].

Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

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Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Buddleia officinalis.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

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Taxonomy
Binomial name
Buddleia officinalis
Genus
Buddleia
Family
Buddleiaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
Medicinal uses
[1][2][3][4][5]
Material uses & Functions
Botanic
[9][10]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
8
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
no shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline, very alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
  • Drought
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
None listed.
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
Life
Deciduous or Evergreen
evergreen
Herbaceous or Woody
woody
Life Cycle
perennial
Growth Rate
?
Mature Size
2 x meters
Fertility
self sterile
Pollinators
Bees, Lepidoptera
Flower Colour
?
Flower Type
dioecious











References

  1. ? 1.01.1 ? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X ()
  2. ? 2.02.1 Kariyone. T. Atlas of Medicinal Plants. ()
  3. ? 3.03.1 Stuart. Rev. G. A. Chinese Materia Medica. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre ()
  4. ? 4.04.14.24.3 Yeung. Him-Che. Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas. Institute of Chinese Medicine, Los Angeles (1985-00-00)
  5. ? 5.05.15.25.35.4 Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S. Medicinal Plants of China Reference Publications, Inc. ISBN 0-917256-20-4 (1985-00-00)
  6. ? 6.06.1 Bird. R. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 3. Thompson and Morgan. (1989-00-00)
  7. ? 7.07.17.2 Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co (1948-00-00)
  8. ? 8.08.18.2 Dirr. M. A. and Heuser. M. W. The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation. Athens Ga. Varsity Press ISBN 0942375009 (1987-00-00)
  9. ? 9.09.19.29.39.4 Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray (1981-00-00)
  10. ? 10.010.110.210.310.410.5 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
  11. ? 11.011.1 Thomas. G. S. Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers and Bamboos. Murray ISBN 0-7195-5043-2 (1992-00-00)
  12. ? 12.012.112.2 F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
  13. ? Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Conservatory and Indoor Plants Volumes 1 & 2 Pan Books, London. ISBN 0-330-37376-5 (1998-00-00)
  14. ? Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Shrubs. Pan Books ISBN 0-330-30258-2 (1989-00-00)
  15. ? Taylor. J. The Milder Garden. Dent (1990-00-00)
  16. ? Carter D. Butterflies and Moths in Britain and Europe. Pan ISBN 0-330-26642-x (1982-00-00)


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Belongs to familyBuddleiaceae +
Belongs to genusBuddleia +
Has binomial nameBuddleia officinalis +
Has common nameMi Meng Hua +
Has drought toleranceTolerant +
Has environmental toleranceDrought +
Has fertility typeSelf sterile +, Bees + and Lepidoptera +
Has flowers of typeDioecious +
Has hardiness zone8 +
Has lifecycle typePerennial +
Has mature height2 +
Has medicinal partUnknown part +
Has medicinal useAntispasmodic +, Febrifuge + and Ophthalmic +
Has search namebuddleia officinalis + and mi meng hua +
Has shade toleranceNo shade +
Has soil ph preferenceAcid +, Neutral +, Alkaline + and Very alkaline +
Has soil texture preferenceSandy +, Loamy + and Clay +
Has soil water retention preferenceWell drained +
Has sun preferenceFull sun +
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Has water requirementsmoderate +
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