Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Compan. Bot. Mag. 2: 55 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692335
Common Names
- Dense-Flowered Freylinia
- Freylinia Densiflora
- Dense-Flowered Freylinia
Description
Freylinia densiflora (also called Dense-flowered Freylinia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the western United States. It has multiple stems with a dense canopy of leaves, and produces white to yellowish-green flowers. It grows in dry meadows, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Freylinia densiflora 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
Freylinia densiflora has small yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Freylinia densiflora is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Freylinia densiflora
Freylinia densiflora is native to South Africa.
Freylinia densiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Freylinia densiflora?
Freylinia densiflora
What is the family of Freylinia densiflora?
Scrophulariaceae
What is the habitat of Freylinia densiflora?
Grasslands
Species in the Freylinia genus
Freylinia crispa,
Freylinia densiflora,
Freylinia helmei,
Freylinia lanceolata,
Freylinia longiflora,
Freylinia tropica,
Freylinia undulata,
Freylinia visseri,
Freylinia vlokii,
Freylinia brevistyla,
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:803142-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].