Buddleja delavayi
Buddleja delavayi L.F.Gagnep.
Buddleja delavayi is a shrub species native to South-Central China and Tibet. It was first discovered in 1910 in the Tali Range above Dali, Yunnan, and was named in honor of l'Abbé Delavay by L.F. Gagnepain in 1912. The plant is notable for its distinct resting buds and the variety of inflorescence types it produces throughout the year.
Description
Buddleja delavayi belongs to the genus Buddleja in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is found in specific regions of China, particularly in the Tali Range and Xizang (Tibet). The species was named after l'Abbé Delavay, a French missionary and plant collector, by L.F. Gagnepain. This shrub is of botanical interest due to its unique resting buds and the different types of inflorescences it generates seasonally. Its discovery and description in 1912 contributed to the understanding of the biodiversity in the region.
Distribution
China South-Central · Tibet
Synonyms
Buddleja glabrescensBuddleja heliophilaBuddleja heliophila var. angustifoliaBuddleja heliophila var. pubescens
