Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
flabellata
ID:
692681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1925: 427 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692014



Common Names

  • Flabellata Frankenia
  • Fan-leaved Frankenia
  • Fan-leaved Sea-heath


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Description

Frankenia flabellata (also called fan-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 flabellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frankenia flabellata 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 flabellata 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 flabellata

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

Frankenia flabellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frankenia flabellata?

Frankenia flabellata

What type of plant is Frankenia flabellata?

Frankenia flabellata is a shrub

Where does Frankenia flabellata grow?

Frankenia flabellata grows in sandy soils in coastal areas

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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