Frankenia microphylla
Frankenia microphylla Cav.
Frankenia microphylla is a plant species in the family Frankeniaceae, native to southern Argentina and southern Chile. It was first described in 1801 by the botanist Cav., and is characterized by its small leaves, as indicated by the specific epithet 'microphylla'.
Description
Frankenia microphylla belongs to the genus Frankenia and is part of the Frankeniaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly found in saline or coastal habitats. This species is native to the southern regions of Argentina and Chile. Its name reflects its morphological feature of having small leaves. The species was formally published in 1801 by the botanist Cav., contributing to the early taxonomic classification of the Frankeniaceae family.
Distribution
Argentina South · Chile South
Synonyms
Franca microphyllaFrankenia microphylla var. juniperinaFrankenia microphylla var. relaxataNiederleinia microphyllaFrankenia microphylla var. typica