Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
roraimensis
ID:
693088

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tul.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 8: 339 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692421

Common Names

  • Fresiera Roraimensis
  • Roraimensis Freziera
  • Roraima Freziera

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Synonyms

  • Eroteum guianense (Klotzsch ex Wawra) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eurotium guianense (Klotzsch ex Wawra) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eurya guianensis (Klotzsch ex Wawra) Szyszyl. [unknown]
  • Eurya roraimensis (Tul.) Szyszyl. [unknown]
  • Freziera guianensis Klotzsch ex Wawra [unknown]
  • Eurya roraimensis Szyszylowic [unknown]
  • Lettsomia guianensis Klotzsch [unknown]

Description

Freziera roraimensis (also called Roraima 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 roraimensis 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

Freziera roraimensis has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freziera roraimensis 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 roraimensis

Freziera roraimensis is native to the Caribbean, and can be found in the dry and semi-arid regions of this region.

Freziera roraimensis FAQ

What are the common names of Freziera roraimensis?

Roraima freziera

What is the natural habitat of Freziera roraimensis?

Woodland margins, scrub, and rocky outcrops

What is the blooming period of Freziera roraimensis?

October to December

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,

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