Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridis
ID:
790219

Status:
valid

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

Source:
iplants

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 20: 172 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789552



Common Names

  • Freesia
  • Viridis
  • Green Freesia


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Description

Freesia viridis (also called Green 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 viridis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and in borders. It is known to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Freesia viridis sub. crispifolia (Goldblatt) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Freesia viridis sub. viridis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freesia viridis can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Freesia viridis

Freesia viridis can be found in South Africa.

Freesia viridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freesia viridis?

Freesia viridis

What is the common name of Freesia viridis?

Viridis Freesia

What is the natural habitat of Freesia viridis?

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-328148: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.