Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
692648

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 575 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691981



Common Names

  • Cinereous Frankenia
  • Grey Frankenia
  • Grey Sea-heath


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Synonyms

  • Frankenia maidenii Ostenf. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Frankenia cinerea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

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 cinerea 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 cinerea

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

Frankenia cinerea FAQ

What are the common names of Frankenia cinerea?

Grey Sea Heath

What is the growth habit of Frankenia cinerea?

It is an evergreen, mat-forming shrub

What is the habitat of Frankenia cinerea?

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,