Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
connata
ID:
692654

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1925: 426 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691987

Common Names

  • Connata Frankenia
  • Connate Frankenia
  • Connate Sea-heath

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Description

Frankenia connata (also called connected 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 connata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow, with 4 petals. Seed: small, oval, black. Seedlings: short, thin, with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frankenia connata is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Frankenia connata

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

Frankenia connata FAQ

What are the common names of Frankenia connata?

Connected Sea Heath

What is the growth habit of Frankenia connata?

It is an evergreen, mat-forming shrub

What is the habitat of Frankenia connata?

It is found in coastal areas, sand dunes, and salt marshes

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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