Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
alatamaha
ID:
692815

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marshall

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Arbust. Amer. : 49 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692148



Common Names

  • Alatamaha Franklinia
  • Alatamaha Tea-shrub
  • Franklinia Alatamaha


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Description

Franklinia alatamaha (also called Alatamaha Franklinia, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous, perennial tree native to the southeastern United States. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Franklinia alatamaha 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

Franklinia alatamaha has white, bell-shaped 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 Franklinia alatamaha: Franklinia alatamaha 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 Franklinia alatamaha

Franklinia alatamaha can be found in the southeastern United States.

Franklinia alatamaha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Franklinia alatamaha?

Franklinia alatamaha

What is the common name of Franklinia alatamaha?

Franklin tree

What is the natural habitat of Franklinia alatamaha?

Southeastern United States

Species in the Franklinia genus

Species in the Theaceae family

Apterosperma oblata, Archboldiodendron calosericeum, Balthasaria mannii, Balthasaria schliebenii, Camellia intermedia, Camellia maoniushanensis, Camellia amplexifolia, Camellia anlungensis, Camellia assimiloides, Camellia aurea, Camellia azalea, Camellia candida, Camellia caudata, Camellia chekiangoleosa, Camellia chrysanthoides, Camellia connata, Camellia corallina, Camellia cordifolia, Camellia costata, Camellia costei, Camellia crapnelliana, Camellia crassicolumna, Camellia crassipes, Camellia crassiphylla, Camellia cupiformis, Camellia cuspidata, Camellia dongnaicensis, Camellia dormoyana, Camellia drupifera, Camellia edithae, Camellia elongata, Camellia euphlebia, Camellia euryoides, Camellia fascicularis, Camellia flava, Camellia flavida, Camellia fleuryi, Camellia fluviatilis, Camellia fraterna, Camellia furfuracea, Camellia gaudichaudii, Camellia gilbertii, Camellia glabricostata, Camellia gracilipes, Camellia grandibracteata, Camellia granthamiana, Camellia grijsii, Camellia gymnogyna, Camellia hekouensis, Camellia hiemalis,

References

Humphry Marshall (1722-1801): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marshall' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105657-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].