Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
latiflora
ID:
703542

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 2(1): 147 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702875

Common Names

  • Gilia latiflora
  • Gilia
  • Latiflora

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Synonyms

  • Gilia latiflora cosana A.D.Grant & V.E.Grant [unknown]
  • Gilia latiflora excellens (Brand) A.D.Grant & V.E.Grant [unknown]
  • Gilia latiflora exilis A.Gray [unknown]
  • Gilia latiflora exilis (A.Gray) H.Mason & A.D.Grant [unknown]
  • Gilia tenuiflora excellens Brand [unknown]
  • Gilia tenuiflora latiflora A.Gray [unknown]
  • Gilia tenuiflora latiflora (A.Gray) Brand [unknown]
  • Gilia latiflora latiflora [unknown]
  • Navarretia latiflora (A.Gray) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Gilia latiflora (also called 'Broad-flowered Gilia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California. It has small, white, bell-shaped flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in dry, sandy soils and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gilia latiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in cut flower arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gilia latiflora sub. davyi (Milliken) A.D.Grant & V.E.Grant
Gilia latiflora sub. cuyamensis A.D.Grant & V.E.Grant
Gilia latiflora sub. elongata A.D.Grant & V.E.Grant

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gilia latiflora 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 latiflora 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 latiflora

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

Gilia latiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gilia latiflora?

Gilia latiflora

What is the common name of Gilia latiflora?

Latiflora

What is the natural habitat of Gilia latiflora?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2825625: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.