Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
693111

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) Kobuski

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 25: 355 (1938 publ. 1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692444



Common Names

  • Verrucosa Freziera
  • Verrucosa Gardenia
  • Freziera Verrucosa


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Synonyms

  • Eurya verrucosa Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Freziera verrucosa (also called Verrucose 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 verrucosa 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 verrucosa 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 verrucosa 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 verrucosa

Freziera verrucosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Freziera verrucosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freziera verrucosa?

Freziera verrucosa

What is the common name of Freziera verrucosa?

Warty Petunia

What is the natural habitat of Freziera verrucosa?

Freziera verrucosa 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-2814615: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Clarence Emmeren Kobuski (1900-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kobuski' in the authors string.