Frankenia plicata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plicata
ID:
692771
Status:
valid
Authors:
Melville
Source:
cmp
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Australia 80: 144 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692104
Common Names
- Frankenia plicata
- Pleated Frankenia
- Frankenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frankenia plicata (also called Pleated 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 plicata 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
The flower of Frankenia plicata is white or pinkish, and the seed and seedlings are small and round.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frankenia plicata 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 plicata
Frankenia plicata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and France.
Frankenia plicata FAQ
What are the common names of Frankenia plicata?
Plicate Sea Heath
What is the growth habit of Frankenia plicata?
It is an evergreen, mat-forming shrub
What is the habitat of Frankenia plicata?
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-2814269: Based on the initial data import
Ronald Melville (1903-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melville' in the authors string.