Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
adpressa
ID:
692617

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 48: 372 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691950

Common Names

  • Frankenia adpressa
  • Adpressa Frankenia
  • Adpressa Sea-Heath

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Description

Frankenia adpressa (also called pressed frankenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Frankenia adpressa is a shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a wide range of uses, including providing food and shelter for wildlife, erosion control, and as a windbreak. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating skin ailments and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, with 4 petals. Seed: small, round, black. Seedlings: short, thin, with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frankenia adpressa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 7 - 10cm with a heel, can be taken in the summer and rooted in a frame. Division in the dormant season is also possible.

Where to Find Frankenia adpressa

Frankenia adpressa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and France.

Frankenia adpressa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frankenia adpressa?

Frankenia adpressa

What is the common name of Frankenia adpressa?

Adpressed Frankenia

Where is Frankenia adpressa native to?

South America

Species in the Frankenia genus

Frankenia adpressa, Frankenia ambita, Frankenia boissieri, Frankenia brachyphylla, Frankenia bracteata, Frankenia bucharica, Frankenia chilensis, Frankenia chubutensis, Frankenia cinerea, Frankenia conferta, Frankenia confusa, Frankenia connata, Frankenia cordata, Frankenia corymbosa, Frankenia crispa, Frankenia cupularis, Frankenia decurrens, Frankenia densa, Frankenia desertorum, Frankenia drummondii, Frankenia eremophila, Frankenia ericifolia, Frankenia fecunda, Frankenia fischeri, Frankenia flabellata, Frankenia foliosa, Frankenia georgei, Frankenia glomerata, Frankenia gracilis, Frankenia gypsophila, Frankenia hamata, Frankenia hirsuta, Frankenia hispidula, Frankenia interioris, Frankenia irregularis, Frankenia jamesii, Frankenia johnstonii, Frankenia juniperoides, Frankenia laevis, Frankenia latior, Frankenia laxiflora, Frankenia magnifica, Frankenia margaritae, Frankenia microphylla, Frankenia muscosa, Frankenia orthotricha, Frankenia pallida, Frankenia palmeri, Frankenia parvula, Frankenia patagonica,

Species in the Frankeniaceae family

Frankenia adpressa, Frankenia ambita, Frankenia boissieri, Frankenia brachyphylla, Frankenia bracteata, Frankenia bucharica, Frankenia chilensis, Frankenia chubutensis, Frankenia cinerea, Frankenia conferta, Frankenia confusa, Frankenia connata, Frankenia cordata, Frankenia corymbosa, Frankenia crispa, Frankenia cupularis, Frankenia decurrens, Frankenia densa, Frankenia desertorum, Frankenia drummondii, Frankenia eremophila, Frankenia ericifolia, Frankenia fecunda, Frankenia fischeri, Frankenia flabellata, Frankenia foliosa, Frankenia georgei, Frankenia glomerata, Frankenia gracilis, Frankenia gypsophila, Frankenia hamata, Frankenia hirsuta, Frankenia hispidula, Frankenia interioris, Frankenia irregularis, Frankenia jamesii, Frankenia johnstonii, Frankenia juniperoides, Frankenia laevis, Frankenia latior, Frankenia laxiflora, Frankenia magnifica, Frankenia margaritae, Frankenia microphylla, Frankenia muscosa, Frankenia orthotricha, Frankenia pallida, Frankenia palmeri, Frankenia parvula, Frankenia patagonica,

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