Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
visseri
ID:
693018

Status:
valid

Authors:
van Jaarsv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 49: 57 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692351



Common Names

  • Visser's Freylinia
  • Freylinia Visseri
  • Visser's Freylinia


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Description

Freylinia visseri (also called Visser'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 visseri is an 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 visseri 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 visseri 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 visseri

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

Freylinia visseri FAQ

What are the common names of Freylinia visseri?

Visser's freylinia

What is the natural habitat of Freylinia visseri?

Woodland margins, scrub, and rocky outcrops

What is the blooming period of Freylinia visseri?

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

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:902066-1: 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].