Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.Vogel) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
iplants
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 20: 171 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789551
Common Names
- Freesia
- Verrucosa
- Verrucosa Freesia
Description
Freesia verrucosa (also called Warty Freesia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is a bulbous perennial, growing up to 40 cm tall. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Freesia verrucosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Freesia verrucosa has yellow, fragrant flowers with white and yellow stripes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Freesia verrucosa can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Freesia verrucosa
Freesia verrucosa can be found in South Africa.
Freesia verrucosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Freesia verrucosa?
Freesia verrucosa
What is the common name of Freesia verrucosa?
Verrucosa Freesia
What is the natural habitat of Freesia verrucosa?
Dry grasslands and rocky slopes
Species in the Freesia genus
Freesia andersoniae,
Freesia caryophyllacea,
Freesia corymbosa,
Freesia fergusoniae,
Freesia fucata,
Freesia grandiflora,
Freesia laxa,
Freesia leichtlinii,
Freesia occidentalis,
Freesia refracta,
Freesia sparrmannii,
Freesia speciosa,
Freesia verrucosa,
Freesia viridis,
Freesia marginata,
Freesia praecox,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii,
Alophia intermedia,
Alophia medusa,
Alophia silvestris,
Alophia veracruzana,
Aristea abyssinica,
Aristea africana,
Aristea alata,
Aristea anceps,
Aristea angolensis,
Aristea angustifolia,
Aristea bakeri,
Aristea bequaertii,
Aristea biflora,
Aristea cantharophila,
Aristea capitata,
Aristea cladocarpa,
Aristea compressa,
Aristea cuspidata,
Aristea dichotoma,
Aristea djalonis,
Aristea ecklonii,
Aristea fimbriata,
Aristea flexicaulis,
Aristea galpinii,
Aristea glauca,
Aristea goetzei,
Aristea grandis,
Aristea humbertii,
Aristea inaequalis,
Aristea juncifolia,
Aristea kitchingii,
Aristea latifolia,
Aristea lugens,
Aristea madagascariensis,
Aristea montana,
Aristea monticola,
Aristea nyikensis,
Aristea oligocephala,
Aristea palustris,
Aristea parviflora,
Aristea pauciflora,
Aristea platycaulis,
Aristea polycephala,
Aristea pusilla,
Aristea racemosa,
Aristea ranomafana,
Aristea recisa,
Aristea rigidifolia,
Aristea rupicola,