Frankenia pauciflora
Frankenia pauciflora DC.
Frankenia pauciflora, an evergreen shrub of the Frankeniaceae family, is native to southern Australia. It is found in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia. The species was first described in 1824 by DC.
Description
Frankenia pauciflora is a member of the Frankenia genus and is commonly known as common sea-heath or southern sea-heath. It is a hardy shrub adapted to coastal and saline environments. The plant is characterized by its small, scale-like leaves and inconspicuous flowers. It is widely distributed across multiple states in southern Australia, reflecting its adaptability to a range of environmental conditions.
Distribution
New South Wales · Queensland · South Australia · Tasmania · Victoria · Western Australia
Synonyms
Franca fruticulosaFranca paucifloraFrankenia fruticulosaFrankenia pauciflora var. fruticulosaFrankenia pauciflora var. gunniiFrankenia pauciflora var. longifoliaFrankenia pauciflora var. scabraFrankenia pauciflora var. thymoidesFrankenia pauciflora var. trichostichaFrankenia virensStreptima pauciflora