Buddleia Weyeriana

Scientific Name: Buddleia Weyeriana

Common Name: Butterfly Bush

Family: Figworts

Names in other languages:  no recorded names in other languages

General Information 

Buddleja × weyeriana (butterfly bush)  is one of the more remarkable Buddleja hybrids, the first crossing of an Asiatic species (B. davidii) with a South American (B. globosa). The hybrid was raised during the First World War by the eponymous Major William van de Weyer at his home, Smedmore House, at Corfe Castle, England. Van de Weyer was hoping to achieve an inflorescence the size of davidii with the colour of globosa, but met with only limited success.

Features of Bauhinia Tomentosa that make it identifiable:  

• The stem is simple and green. Their stem has 4-6 lines running down it. 

• The Leaves are silvery. 

• The flowers Creamy  and yellow flowers in globe-shape panicles. They have a sweet fragrance

• The fruit  are seeds and they are partially winged, like tiny commas with a slight point to the wing at one end.

• Uses (non medicinal) 

• Harvested as a source of food and dye 

• Grown as a hedge and as an ornamental plant 

• Wood is used to create hut rafters

• Fibre from bark can be turned into baskets or bags 

Medicinal Uses:  

• wound healing, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, often by applying dressings or compresses soaked with the leave