Freesia leichtlinii
Freesia
Also known as: Nymanina leichtlinii (Klatt) Kuntze
- Nymanina leichtlinii (Klatt) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Freesia leichtlinii (commonly known as Freesia) is a tuberous plant within the Iridaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
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
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms