Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
692701

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 331 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692034



Common Names

  • Hirsuta Frankenia
  • Hairy Frankenia
  • Hairy Sea-heath


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Synonyms

  • Nothria hirsuta Steud. [unknown]
  • Franca corymbosa Vis. [unknown]
  • Franca hispida Vis. [unknown]
  • Franca laevis Vis. [unknown]
  • Franca nothria Vis. [unknown]
  • Franca revoluta Vis. [unknown]
  • Franca thymifolia Vis. [unknown]
  • Franca velutina Vis. [unknown]
  • Frankenia aucheri Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Frankenia bianorii Sennen & Pau [unknown]
  • Frankenia canescens Willd. ex Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Frankenia capitata Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Frankenia ericoides Pers. [unknown]
  • Frankenia hirsuta intermedia (DC.) P.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Frankenia hispida DC. [unknown]
  • Frankenia intermedia DC. [unknown]
  • Frankenia laevis hirsuta (L.) Emb. & Maire [unknown]
  • Frankenia narynensis Botsch. [unknown]
  • Frankenia pilosa Pall. [unknown]
  • Frankenia revoluta Forssk. [unknown]

Description

Frankenia hirsuta (also called Hairy Frankenia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the western United States. It has small, leathery leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Frankenia hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frankenia hirsuta 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 hirsuta is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. Propagation is by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-draining medium. They should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly until they are established.

Where to Find Frankenia hirsuta

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

Frankenia hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frankenia hirsuta?

Frankenia hirsuta

What type of plant is Frankenia hirsuta?

Frankenia hirsuta is a shrub

Where does Frankenia hirsuta grow?

Frankenia hirsuta 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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