Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
undulata
ID:
693107

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Sw. ex Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 2: 974 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692440



Common Names

  • Fresiera Undulata
  • Undulata Freziera
  • Wavy-leaved Freziera


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Synonyms

  • Ternstroemia salicifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Cleyera elegans (Tul.) Choisy [unknown]
  • Eroteum undulatum Sw. [unknown]
  • Eurotium undulatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eurya undulata (Sw.) Blume [unknown]
  • Freziera elegans Tul. [unknown]
  • Freziera hirsuta Sm. [unknown]
  • Freziera perrottetiana Tul. [unknown]
  • Freziera salicifolia (DC.) Choisy [unknown]
  • Freziera salicifolia undulata (Sw.) Wawra [unknown]
  • Freziera undulata elegans (Tul.) Krug & Urb. [unknown]
  • Freziera undulata hirsuta (Sm.) Krug & Urb. [unknown]

Description

Freziera undulata (also called Wavy Freziera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers native to Central America. It is found in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Freziera undulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a hedge plant and is known for its attractive flowers and foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Freziera undulata has white flowers that are slightly fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freziera undulata is a small shrub that grows up to 1m tall and is native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Freziera undulata

Freziera undulata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Freziera undulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freziera undulata?

Freziera undulata

What is the common name of Freziera undulata?

Wave Petunia

What is the natural habitat of Freziera undulata?

Freziera undulata is native to Central and South America.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2814611: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.