Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
790201

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
iplants

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 20: 171 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789534



Common Names

  • Freesia
  • Laxa
  • Lax Freesia


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Description

Freesia laxa (also called Lax 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 laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Freesia laxa sub. azurea (Goldblatt & Hutchings) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Freesia laxa sub. laxa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Freesia laxa has white, fragrant flowers with yellow stripes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freesia laxa is a bulbous perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division of the bulbs in spring or autumn. The bulbs can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in autumn.

Where to Find Freesia laxa

Freesia laxa can be found in South Africa.

Freesia laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freesia laxa?

Freesia laxa

What is the common name of Freesia laxa?

Laxa Freesia

What is the natural habitat of Freesia laxa?

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-328131: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.