Status:
valid
Authors:
Summerh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 48: 368 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692065
Common Names
- Magnifica Frankenia
- Magnificent Frankenia
- Magnificent Sea-heath
Synonyms
- Frankenia pauciflora paleacea Diels [unknown]
Description
Frankenia magnifica (also called Magnificent 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 magnifica 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frankenia magnifica has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Frankenia magnifica 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 magnifica
Frankenia magnifica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in coastal areas.
Frankenia magnifica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frankenia magnifica?
Frankenia magnifica
What type of plant is Frankenia magnifica?
Frankenia magnifica is a shrub
Where does Frankenia magnifica grow?
Frankenia magnifica 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,