Frankenia (salina)
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Betty Young Nurseries Sr Manager Bldg 201, Fort Mason San Francisco, California 94123 415-331-6917 415-331-7521 (fax) byoung@ggnpa.org |
| Family Scientific Name: | Frankeniaceae | ||
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| Family Common Name: | Frankia Family | ||
| Scientific Name: | Frankenia salina (Molina) I.M. Johnston | ||
| Common Synonym: | Frankenia grandifolia Cham. & Schlecht. | ||
| Common Name: | Alkali Seaheath | ||
| Species Code: | FRASAL | ||
| Ecotype: | Presidio, California | ||
| General Distribution: | F. salina is found in salt marshes, beaches and alkali flats along or near the coast; from Marin and Solano counties to Lower California; also on the islands. | ||
| Propagation Goal: | plants | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| Stock Type: | Stubby conetainers | ||
| Time To Grow: | 0 | ||
| Target Specifications: | Height: N/A<br> Caliper: N/A<br> Root System: Firm plug in container. | ||
| Propagule Collection: |
Seeds are collected between September 16th and October 21st. Ellipsoid capsules are 8 mm long. Seed is 1 mm long and brownish black and ovular with pointed tips at maturity. |
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| Propagule Processing: |
Seed Cleaning:Rub entire plant over sieve No. 25 using a pair of rubber gloves. Storage Conditions: Seeds are kept dry and stored at room temperature. |
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| Pre-Planting Treatments: | Soak seeds in fresh water for 24 hours. | ||
| Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Fully Controlled Greenhouse. Sowing Method: Transplanting Germinants. Seeds are sown in flats containing Sunshine Mix #4 Aggregate Plus (peat moss, perlite, major and minor nutrients, gypsum, and dolomitic lime). Seeds are mixed with media to sow and are surface sown. Flats are watered in with an automatic mist and irrigation system and are placed onheated benches. % Germination: N/A |
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| Establishment Phase: |
Seedlings are transplanted after germination to individual containers 7 cubic inches (Stubby leach tubes) containing standard potting mix of peat moss, fir bark, perlite, and sand. |
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| References: | A California Flora and Supplement, Munz, P., University of California Press, Berkeley and London, 1973. | ||
Citation:
Young, Betty. 2001. Propagation protocol for production of Frankenia salina (Molina) I.M. Johnston plants Stubby conetainers; San Francisco, California. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/04/28). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
