Gilia diegensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diegensis
ID:
703387
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Munz) A.D.Grant & V.E.Grant
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Aliso 3: 267 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702720
Common Names
- Gilia diegensis
- Gilia
- Diegensis
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- Gilia inconspicua diegensis Munz [unknown]
Description
Gilia diegensis (also called 'Diego Gilia', among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of grey-green leaves, which are covered in small bumps. It is found in rocky outcrops and on hillsides in the arid regions of the Western and Northern Cape Provinces.
Uses & Benefits
Gilia diegensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gilia diegensis has small, white to lavender flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are short and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gilia diegensis is an annual herb native to California and Nevada. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed. It is best to plant the seeds in the fall for spring blooms.
Where to Find Gilia diegensis
Gilia diegensis is native to California, USA. It is found in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.
Gilia diegensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gilia diegensis?
Gilia diegensis
What is the common name of Gilia diegensis?
Diego Gilia
Where is Gilia diegensis found?
Gilia diegensis is found in the mountains of New Guinea.
Species in the Gilia genus
Gilia achilleifolia, Gilia aliquanta, Gilia angelensis, Gilia austrooccidentalis, Gilia brecciarum, Gilia cana, Gilia capitata, Gilia clivorum, Gilia clokeyi, Gilia crassifolia, Gilia diegensis, Gilia flavocincta, Gilia inconspicua, Gilia interior, Gilia laciniata, Gilia latiflora, Gilia latimeri, Gilia leptantha, Gilia lomensis, Gilia malior, Gilia mexicana, Gilia millefoliata, Gilia minor, Gilia modocensis, Gilia nevinii, Gilia ochroleuca, Gilia ophthalmoides, Gilia patagonica, Gilia salticola, Gilia scopulorum, Gilia sinuata, Gilia stellata, Gilia tenuiflora, Gilia transmontana, Gilia tricolor, Gilia tweedyi, Gilia valdiviensis, Gilia yorkii, Gilia karenae,
Species in the Polemoniaceae family
Acanthogilia gloriosa, Aliciella caespitosa, Aliciella formosa, Aliciella haydenii, Aliciella heterostyla, Aliciella humillima, Aliciella hutchinsifolia, Aliciella latifolia, Aliciella leptomeria, Aliciella lottiae, Aliciella mcvickerae, Aliciella micromeria, Aliciella nyensis, Aliciella pentstemonoides, Aliciella pinnatifida, Aliciella ripleyi, Aliciella sedifolia, Aliciella stenothyrsa, Aliciella subacaulis, Aliciella subnuda, Aliciella tenuis, Aliciella triodon, Aliciella monoensis, Aliciella cliffordii, Allophyllum divaricatum, Allophyllum gilioides, Allophyllum glutinosum, Allophyllum integrifolium, Allophyllum nemophilophyllum, Bonplandia geminiflora, Bonplandia linearis, Bryantiella palmeri, Cantua dendritica, Cantua mediamnis, Cantua volcanica, Cantua alutacea, Cantua bicolor, Cantua buxifolia, Cantua candelilla, Cantua coerulea, Cantua cordata, Cantua cuzcoensis, Cantua flexuosa, Cantua glutinosa, Cantua hibrida, Cantua longifolia, Cantua megapotamica, Cantua ovata, Cantua pyrifolia, Cantua quercifolia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2825466: Based on the initial data import
Philip A. Munz (1892-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munz' in the authors string.
Alva Day Grant (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.D.Grant' in the authors string.
Verne Grant (1917-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.E.Grant' in the authors string.