Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
692718

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 331 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692051

Common Names

  • Laevis Frankenia
  • Smooth Frankenia
  • Smooth Sea-heath

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Synonyms

  • Frankenia hirsuta laevis (L.) P.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Frankenia laevis marcosii O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Frankenia leonardorum Alain [unknown]

Description

Frankenia laevis (also called Smooth Frankenia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the western United States. It has small, leathery leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Frankenia laevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize sandy soils and to prevent erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Frankenia laevis sub. composita (Pau & Font Quer) Nègre
Frankenia laevis sub. velutina (DC.) Maire

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frankenia laevis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frankenia laevis is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. Propagation is by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-draining medium. They should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly until they are established.

Where to Find Frankenia laevis

Frankenia laevis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in coastal areas.

Frankenia laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frankenia laevis?

Frankenia laevis

What type of plant is Frankenia laevis?

Frankenia laevis is a shrub

Where does Frankenia laevis grow?

Frankenia laevis grows in sandy soils in coastal areas

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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