Freesia leichtlinii
Common names
Freesia
Biostatus
Exotic
Category
Vascular
Structural class
Herbs - Monocots
Flower colours
White, Yellow, Lavender
Similar taxa
This has long been known, incorrectly, as Freesia refracta in New Zealand. The common wild Freesia in NZ may be F. leichtlinii subsp. alba
Conservation status
Not applicable
Detailed taxonomy
Family
Iridaceae
Synonyms
Freesia refracta, Freesia alba
Ecology
Year naturalised
1972
Origin
S. Africa
Propagation technique
Corms or stem bulbils
Referencing and citations
NZPCN Fact Sheet citation
Please cite as: Ogle, C. (Year at time of access): Freesia leichtlinii Fact Sheet (content continuously updated). New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/freesia-leichtlinii/ (Date website was queried)