Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
inconspicua
ID:
703504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sweet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 286 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702837

Common Names

  • Gilia inconspicua
  • Gilia
  • Inconspicua

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Synonyms

  • Navarretia inconspicua Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cantua parviflora Pursh [unknown]
  • Gilia inconspicua deserti Brand [unknown]
  • Gilia inconspicua lacerata A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Gilia inconspicua milesii Brand [unknown]
  • Gilia inconspicua ochroleuca Brand [unknown]
  • Gilia inconspicua oreophila Brand [unknown]
  • Gilia inconspicua subacaulis Brand [unknown]
  • Gilia inconspicua variegata Brand [unknown]
  • Gilia parviflora Spreng. [unknown]
  • Ipomeria inconspicua Nutt. [unknown]
  • Ipomopsis inconspicua Sm. [unknown]
  • Gilia inconspicua inconspicua [unknown]
  • Gilia inconspicua diffusa Brand [deprecated]

Description

Gilia inconspicua (also called 'Inconspicuous 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 inconspicua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in cut flower arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gilia inconspicua sub. austrooccidentalis A.D.Grant & V.E.Grant

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gilia inconspicua 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Gilia inconspicua 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 inconspicua

Gilia inconspicua is native to California, USA. It is found in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Gilia inconspicua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gilia inconspicua?

Gilia inconspicua

What is the common name of Gilia inconspicua?

Inconspicua

What is the natural habitat of Gilia inconspicua?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

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