Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pallida
ID:
692752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 1: 61 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692085



Common Names

  • Pallida Frankenia
  • Pale Frankenia
  • Pale Sea-heath


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Description

Frankenia pallida (also called Sea-heath, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East, and is found in coastal habitats, salt marshes, and sand dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Frankenia pallida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize sandy soils and to prevent erosion.

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 pallida 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 pallida

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

Frankenia pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frankenia pallida?

Frankenia pallida

What type of plant is Frankenia pallida?

Frankenia pallida is a shrub

Where does Frankenia pallida grow?

Frankenia pallida 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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