Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
ericifolia
ID:
692673

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Sm. ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 350 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692006



Common Names

  • Ericifolia Frankenia
  • Heath-leaved Frankenia
  • Heath-leaved Sea-heath


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Description

Frankenia ericifolia (also called heather-leaved 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 ericifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Frankenia ericifolia sub. latifolia (Webb & Berthel.) Brochmann, Lobin & Sunding

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frankenia ericifolia has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frankenia ericifolia is an evergreen 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 ericifolia

Frankenia ericifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in coastal areas.

Frankenia ericifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Frankenia ericifolia?

Heath-Leaved Sea Heath

What is the growth habit of Frankenia ericifolia?

It is an evergreen, mat-forming shrub

What is the habitat of Frankenia ericifolia?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2814174: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Christen Smith (1785-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Sm.' in the authors string.