Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
uncinata
ID:
692803

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague & Summerh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 48: 381 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692136



Common Names

  • Hooked Frankenia
  • Uncinata Frankenia
  • Hooked Sea Heath


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Description

Frankenia uncinata (also called Hook-leaved Sea-heath, among many other common names) is a small, succulent, perennial shrub native to the coasts of the Mediterranean and Black Sea. It has small, fleshy, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in sandy and rocky coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Frankenia uncinata 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 uncinata has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Frankenia uncinata: Frankenia uncinata is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to sandy soils in coastal areas. It is tolerant of salt spray and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Frankenia uncinata

Frankenia uncinata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and North Africa.

Frankenia uncinata FAQ

What are the common names of Frankenia uncinata?

Hook-fruited Sea-heath

What is the natural habitat of Frankenia uncinata?

Coastal habitats

What is the average height of Frankenia uncinata?

Up to 0.2 m

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-2814299: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.