Freesia leichtlinii subsp. alba
Also known as: Freesia alba (G.L.Mey.) Gumbl. +4 more
- Freesia alba (G.L.Mey.) Gumbl.
- Freesia herbertii N.E.Br.
- Freesia middlemostii F.Barker
- Freesia picta N.E.Br.
- Freesia refracta var. alba G.L.Mey.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Freesia leichtlinii subsp. alba is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this subspecies is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Freesia leichtlinii, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, California, Corse, East Aegean Is., Greece, Italy, Kriti, Madeira, Portugal, Sardegna, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey
Base Species & Variations