Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pseudoflabellata
ID:
692775

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692108

Common Names

  • Frankenia pseudoflabellata
  • Pseudoflabellata Frankenia
  • False-Label Frankenia

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Description

Frankenia pseudoflabellata (also called False-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 pseudoflabellata 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 pseudoflabellata has small, yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frankenia pseudoflabellata is a low-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Frankenia pseudoflabellata

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

Frankenia pseudoflabellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frankenia pseudoflabellata?

Frankenia pseudoflabellata

What is the common name of Frankenia pseudoflabellata?

False-lipped Frankenia

What is the family of Frankenia pseudoflabellata?

Frankeniaceae

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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