Status:
valid
Authors:
Desf.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 1: 315 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691989
Common Names
- Corymbosa Frankenia
- Corymbose Frankenia
- Corymbose Sea-heath
Synonyms
- Frankenia chevalieri Maire [unknown]
- Frankenia corymbosa laxa Maire [unknown]
- Frankenia corymbosa valdescuamata Sennen [unknown]
- Frankenia ifniensis Caball. [unknown]
- Frankenia laevis phosphatica Maire [unknown]
- Frankenia thymoides Batt. [unknown]
- Frankenia webbii Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]
- Frankenia webbii thymoides (Batt.) Pau [unknown]
Description
Frankenia corymbosa (also called corymb frankenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Frankenia corymbosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellow, with 4 petals. Seed: small, oval, black. Seedlings: short, thin, with small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Frankenia corymbosa is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Frankenia corymbosa
Frankenia corymbosa can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Frankenia corymbosa FAQ
What are the common names of Frankenia corymbosa?
Corymbose Sea Heath
What is the growth habit of Frankenia corymbosa?
It is an evergreen, mat-forming shrub
What is the habitat of Frankenia corymbosa?
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,