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Freesia refracta

Common Freesia
Also known as: Freesia hurlingii L.Bolus +8 more
  • Freesia hurlingii L.Bolus
  • Freesia refracta subsp. odorata Hovey
  • Gladiolus refractus Jacq.
  • Gladiolus resupinatus Pers.
  • Montbretia refracta (Jacq.) Endl. ex Heynh.
  • Nymanina refracta (Jacq.) Kuntze
  • Tritonia refracta (Jacq.) Ker Gawl.
  • Tritonia refracta (Jacq.) KerGawl.
  • Waitzia refracta (Jacq.) Heynh.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Iridaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.

Originating in Africa, Freesia refracta (commonly known as Common Freesia) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.

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)
Baleares, Bermuda, Canary Is., France, Italy, Japan, Madeira, Portugal, Sicilia, Spain, St.Helena

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