Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tropica
ID:
693011

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 40: 152 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692344



Common Names

  • Tropical Freylinia
  • Freylinia Tropica
  • Tropical Freylinia


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Description

Freylinia tropica (also called Tropical 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 tropica is a fast-growing, 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Freylinia tropica has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freylinia tropica 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 Freylinia tropica

Freylinia tropica can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.

Freylinia tropica FAQ

What are the common names of Freylinia tropica?

Tropical freylinia

What is the natural habitat of Freylinia tropica?

Woodland margins, scrub, and rocky outcrops

What is the blooming period of Freylinia tropica?

October to December

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

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:803148-1: 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].