Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
84097

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.M.Badillo

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Ernstia 33: 10 (1985).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083426



Common Names

  • White Freya
  • White Daisy
  • White Fleabane


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Description

Freya alba (also called White Freya, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western Himalayas. It has a single stem with a few branches and grows up to 40 cm tall. Its leaves are opposite, ovate-lanceolate, and have a white-hairy surface. It grows in grasslands, alpine meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Freya alba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Freya alba is white with a pink center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have short, thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freya alba is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Freya alba

Freya alba is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the countries of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Freya alba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freya alba?

Freya alba

What is the common name of Freya alba?

White Freya

What is the natural habitat of Freya alba?

Freya alba is native to South America, where it is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Species in the Freya genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-39907: Based on the initial data import
Víctor Manuel Badillo (1920-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.M.Badillo' in the authors string.