Freesia speciosa

Freesia speciosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Freesia
Species:
F. speciosa
Binomial name
Freesia speciosa
L.Bolus, (1929)
Synonyms
  • Freesia flava (E.Phillips & N.E.Br.) N.E.Br.
  • Freesia sparrmanii var. flava E.Phillips & N.E.Br.

Freesia speciosa is a perennial, geophyte endemic to the Western Cape and occurs from Anysberg to Calitzdorp.[1] The species has a range of 900 km2 and the total population is estimated at less than 10 000 plants. The population is fragmented due to agricultural activities and overgrazing. The threat still exists.[2]

References

  1. ^ "SANBI Red List of South African Plants". Threatened Species Programme. 2021-09-29. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
  2. ^ "Plants of the World Online". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
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