Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
atlantica
ID:
1332657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zorzan. & Amorim

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 40: 1076 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345111



Common Names

  • Atlantica Freziera
  • Freziera Atlantica
  • Atlantica


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Description

Freziera atlantica (also called Atlantic Freziera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 0.4 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical forests. It has leathery, oval leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Freziera atlantica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Freziera atlantica is white or pale pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freziera atlantica is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Prune to shape in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Freziera atlantica

Freziera atlantica is native to Mexico.

Freziera atlantica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freziera atlantica?

Freziera atlantica

What is the common name of Freziera atlantica?

Atlantic Freziera

What is the native range of Freziera atlantica?

Caribbean

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

André M. Amorim (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Amorim' in the authors string.
João Paulo F. Zorzanelli: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zorzan.' in the authors string.