Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
790218

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-328147: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.
Benedict Christian Vogel (1745-1825): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Vogel' in the authors string.