Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
693074

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Kobuski

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 25: 355 (1938 publ. 1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692407

Common Names

  • Fresiera Mexicana
  • Mexicana Freziera
  • Mexican Freziera

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Synonyms

  • Eurya mexicana (Turcz.) Szyszyl. [unknown]

Description

Freziera mexicana (also called Mexican Freziera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers native to Central America. It is found in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Freziera mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a hedge plant and is known for its attractive flowers and foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Freziera mexicana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freziera mexicana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Freziera mexicana

Freziera mexicana is native to Mexico.

Freziera mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freziera mexicana?

Freziera mexicana

What type of plant is Freziera mexicana?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae

Where is Freziera mexicana native to?

It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America

Species in the Freziera genus

Freziera angulosa, Freziera arbutifolia, Freziera bonplandiana, Freziera caloneura, Freziera calophylla, Freziera candicans, Freziera canescens, Freziera carinata, Freziera chrysophylla, Freziera conocarpa, Freziera cordata, Freziera cuatrecasasii, Freziera dudleyi, Freziera echinata, Freziera euryoides, Freziera ferruginea, Freziera forerorum, Freziera friedrichsthaliana, Freziera grisebachii, Freziera guatemalensis, Freziera hieronymi, Freziera ilicioides, Freziera inaequilatera, Freziera jaramilloi, Freziera karsteniana, Freziera lanata, Freziera longipes, Freziera mexicana, Freziera microphylla, Freziera minima, Freziera monsonensis, Freziera nervosa, Freziera parva, Freziera reticulata, Freziera retinervia, Freziera roraimensis, Freziera sessiliflora, Freziera smithiana, Freziera spathulifolia, Freziera stuebelii, Freziera suberosa, Freziera subintegrifolia, Freziera tomentosa, Freziera undulata, Freziera verrucosa, Freziera cyanocantha, Freziera bradleyi, Freziera oxapampensis, Freziera incana, Freziera guaramacalana,

Species in the Pentaphylacaceae family

Adinandra angustifolia, Adinandra acuminata, Adinandra acuta, Adinandra angulata, Adinandra anisobasis, Adinandra annamensis, Adinandra apoensis, Adinandra argentifolia, Adinandra auriformis, Adinandra bicuspidata, Adinandra bockiana, Adinandra borneensis, Adinandra brassii, Adinandra brefeldii, Adinandra calciphila, Adinandra caudata, Adinandra celebica, Adinandra clemensiae, Adinandra coarctata, Adinandra collettiana, Adinandra collina, Adinandra colombonensis, Adinandra cordifolia, Adinandra corneriana, Adinandra crassifolia, Adinandra dasyantha, Adinandra donnaiensis, Adinandra dubia, Adinandra dumosa, Adinandra elegans, Adinandra elliptica, Adinandra endertii, Adinandra epunctata, Adinandra excelsa, Adinandra eymae, Adinandra filipes, Adinandra forbesii, Adinandra formosana, Adinandra gallatlyi, Adinandra glischroloma, Adinandra grandifolia, Adinandra grandis, Adinandra griffithii, Adinandra hainanensis, Adinandra hirta, Adinandra howii, Adinandra impressa, Adinandra inaequalis, Adinandra integerrima, Adinandra javanica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2814581: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Clarence Emmeren Kobuski (1900-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kobuski' in the authors string.