Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
693032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bonpl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Pl. Aequinoct. 1: 27 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692365



Common Names

  • Fresiera Canescens
  • Gray Freziera
  • Gray-flowered Freziera


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Synonyms

  • Eroteum canescens (Humb. & Bonpl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eurotium canescens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eurya canescens (Bonpl.) Blume [unknown]
  • Freziera rufescens (Kobuski) D.Santam. & A.K.Monro [unknown]

Description

Freziera canescens (also called Canescens Freziera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 3m, and has small, oval leaves. Its flowers are white, and it is found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Freziera canescens is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a hedge or screen. It has attractive, fragrant white flowers and provides a good habitat for birds and other wildlife. It is also used as a ground cover or for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Freziera canescens for. rufescens Kobuski

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Freziera canescens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freziera canescens is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining medium and kept moist.

Where to Find Freziera canescens

Freziera canescens can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.

Freziera canescens FAQ

What are the common names of Freziera canescens?

Hoary freziera

What is the natural habitat of Freziera canescens?

Woodland margins, scrub, and rocky outcrops

What is the blooming period of Freziera canescens?

October to December

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,

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