Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
salina
ID:
692782

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Molina) I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 70: 92 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692115

Common Names

  • Salt Frankenia
  • Salt-loving Frankenia
  • Salina Frankenia

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Synonyms

  • Ocimum salinum Molina [unknown]
  • Franca grandifolia Greene [unknown]
  • Frankenia berteroana Gay [unknown]
  • Frankenia campestris (A.Gray) Tidestr. [unknown]
  • Frankenia grandiflora micrantha Gay ex W.L.Bray [unknown]
  • Frankenia grandifolia Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Frankenia grandifolia campestris A.Gray [unknown]
  • Frankenia grandifolia campestris (A.Gray) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Frankenia latifolia C.Presl [unknown]
  • Frankenia micrantha Gay [unknown]

Description

Frankenia salina (also called Seablite, among many other common names) is a small, succulent, perennial shrub native to the coasts of the Mediterranean and Black Sea. It has small, fleshy, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in sandy and rocky coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Frankenia salina 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 salina has small yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Frankenia salina: Frankenia salina is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to sandy soils in coastal areas. It is tolerant of salt spray and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Frankenia salina

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

Frankenia salina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frankenia salina?

Frankenia salina

What is the common name of Frankenia salina?

Salt Frankenia

What is the family of Frankenia salina?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2814279: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
Giovanni Juan Ignazio Molina (1740-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molina' in the authors string.