Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
chilensis
ID:
692645

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 1618 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691978



Common Names

  • Frankenia chilensis
  • Chilean Frankenia
  • Frankenia


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Synonyms

  • Coldenia glabra Phil. [unknown]
  • Frankenia aspera Phil. [unknown]
  • Frankenia campestris Schauer [unknown]
  • Frankenia erecta Gay [unknown]
  • Frankenia farinosa J.Rémy [unknown]
  • Frankenia florida Phil. [unknown]
  • Frankenia glabrata Phil. [unknown]
  • Frankenia lignosa Rusby [unknown]
  • Frankenia nicoletiana Gay [unknown]
  • Frankenia nicoletiana aspera Reiche [unknown]
  • Frankenia nicoletiana florida Reiche [unknown]
  • Frankenia peruviana G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Frankenia chilensis aspera (Phil.) I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Tetreilema boliviense Turcz. [unknown]

Description

Frankenia chilensis (also called Chilean frankenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to Chile and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Frankenia chilensis is a shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a wide range of uses, including providing food and shelter for wildlife, erosion control, and as a windbreak. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating skin ailments and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow, with 4 petals. Seed: small, oval, black. Seedlings: short, thin, with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frankenia chilensis is a shrub native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. The plant can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Frankenia chilensis

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

Frankenia chilensis FAQ

What are the common names of Frankenia chilensis?

Chilean Sea Heath

What is the growth habit of Frankenia chilensis?

It is an evergreen, mat-forming shrub

What is the habitat of Frankenia chilensis?

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,

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