Miss Ruby
ActiveBuddleja L. · Buddleia
Werner Dennis James|Raleigh, NC, US / Snelling Layne Karlton|Cary, NC, US
Variety traits
Buddleia fragrance
Buddleja L.
The fragrance of Buddleia is assessed as a biological mechanism for attracting pollinators and lacks standardized agronomic quality metrics.
In the reference 11 varieties crop Buddleia, where this is mentioned in the description.
Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry is used to analyze Buddleia fragrance, allowing for the identification of the composition of volatile organic compounds such as terpenoids, benzenoids, and oxyisophorones. 4-oxyisophorone and its epoxide play a particular role, acting as the primary chemical attractants for pollinating insects.
In breeding practice, the fragrance is described by subjective qualitative characteristics without the use of quantitative scales. Its biological significance lies in communication with insects, which determines the functional value of varieties in landscape design for providing ecosystem services.
General information about the subject — on the page Taste and aroma.
Varieties of Buddleia mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Balchryran
ActiveBuddleja L. · Buddleia
Trees Scott C
White Chip
ActiveBuddleja L. · Buddleia
DENNIS J. WERNER|LAYNE K. SNELLING