Status:
valid
Authors:
Q.Jiménez, D.Santam. & A.K.Monro
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 19: 223 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343061
Description
Freziera tarariae (also called Tarariae Freziera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a small shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Peru and grows in cloud forests at elevations of 1,800–2,400 metres (5,900–7,900 ft) above sea level.
Uses & Benefits
Freziera tarariae is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used for decoration.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Freziera tarariae has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Freziera tarariae is a perennial shrub that is native to Mexico. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix.
Where to Find Freziera tarariae
Freziera tarariae can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Freziera tarariae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Freziera tarariae?
Freziera tarariae
What is the family of Freziera tarariae?
Myrtaceae
What is the origin of Freziera tarariae?
Brazil
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
Quírico Jiménez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.Jiménez' in the authors string.