Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
helmei
ID:
693003

Status:
valid

Authors:
van Jaarsv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. Africa 58: 113 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692336



Common Names

  • Helme's Freylinia
  • Freylinia Helmei
  • Helme's Freylinia


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Description

Freylinia helmei (also called Helme's 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 helmei 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 helmei has small yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freylinia helmei 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 helmei

Freylinia helmei is native to South Africa.

Freylinia helmei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freylinia helmei?

Freylinia helmei

What is the family of Freylinia helmei?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the habitat of Freylinia helmei?

Grasslands

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

Ernst Jacobus van Jaarsveld (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van Jaarsv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70029343-1: 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].