Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
692757

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 350 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692090

Common Names

  • Frankenia pauciflora
  • Few-flowered Frankenia
  • Frankenia

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Synonyms

  • Franca fruticulosa Vis. [unknown]
  • Franca pauciflora Vis. [unknown]
  • Frankenia fruticulosa DC. [unknown]
  • Frankenia pauciflora fruticulosa (DC.) Summerh. [unknown]
  • Frankenia pauciflora gunnii Summerh. [unknown]
  • Frankenia pauciflora longifolia Summerh. [unknown]
  • Frankenia pauciflora scabra Schult. & Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Frankenia pauciflora thymoides Benth. [unknown]
  • Frankenia pauciflora trichosticha Summerh. [unknown]
  • Frankenia virens Desf. [unknown]
  • Streptima pauciflora Raf. [unknown]

Description

Frankenia pauciflora (also called Few-flowered Sea-heath, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East, and is found in coastal habitats, salt marshes, and sand dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Frankenia pauciflora 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

The flower of Frankenia pauciflora is white or pinkish, and the seed and seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frankenia pauciflora 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 pauciflora

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

Frankenia pauciflora FAQ

What are the common names of Frankenia pauciflora?

Few-Flowered Sea Heath

What is the growth habit of Frankenia pauciflora?

It is an evergreen, mat-forming shrub

What is the habitat of Frankenia pauciflora?

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,