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Frankenia chilensis

Frankenia chilensis C.Presl
Frankenia chilensis
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Frankenia chilensis is a species in the genus Frankenia, belonging to the family Frankeniaceae. It was first described by C.Presl in 1830. This plant is native to parts of South America, including Bolivia, central and northern Chile, and Peru.

Description

Frankenia chilensis is a member of the Frankeniaceae family and is part of the genus Frankenia. The species was formally described in 1830 by C.Presl. It occurs in several regions of South America, specifically in Bolivia, central Chile, northern Chile, and Peru. This species is part of a plant family known for its salt-tolerant and often shrubby species, commonly found in coastal or arid environments.

Distribution

Bolivia · Chile Central · Chile North · Peru

Synonyms

Coldenia glabraFrankenia asperaFrankenia campestrisFrankenia erectaFrankenia farinosaFrankenia floridaFrankenia glabrataFrankenia lignosaFrankenia nicoletianaFrankenia nicoletiana var. asperaFrankenia nicoletiana var. floridaFrankenia peruvianaFrankenia chilensis var. asperaTetreilema bolivienseFrankenia chilensis var. campestris

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