Main Page | See live article | Alphabetical index Buddleia Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Lamiales Family: Buddlejaceae Genus: Buddleia Species Buddleia davidii Buddleia is a genus of flowering shrub. It was previously classified as part of the Loganiaceae family, but is now within Buddlejaceae. The plant was named after the Reverend Adam Buddle who was a botanist and a rector in Essex, England. This is a popular garden plant, and as an escape it is a great coloniser of dry open ground. It is frequently seen beside railway lines and on derelict factory sites, although it is not able to survive the harsh winters of northern continental climates. Buddleias are commonly known as the Butterfly Bush due to their attraction to butterflies. The most popular species is Buddleia davidii, named for the naturalist Pere David. This, like most garden varieties, originates from China, but other species occur elsewhere in temperate and subtropical areas. The Rev. Buddle's species was African. Buddleia flower with Painted Lady, Peacock and, underneath, Small Tortoiseshell butterflies This article is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.