Gilia lomensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lomensis
ID:
703595
Status:
valid
Authors:
V.E.Grant
Source:
cmp
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Aliso 6: 72 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702928
Common Names
- Gilia lomensis
- Gilia
- Lomensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gilia lomensis (also called 'Lom's 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 lomensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in cut flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gilia lomensis has a white flower with a yellow center, a small, dark-brown seed, and a small, slender seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gilia lomensis 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 lomensis
Gilia lomensis is native to California, USA. It is found in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.
Gilia lomensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gilia lomensis?
Gilia lomensis
What is the common name of Gilia lomensis?
Loment gilia
What is the natural habitat of Gilia lomensis?
Dry areas of the western United States
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-2825681: Based on the initial data import
Verne Grant (1917-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.E.Grant' in the authors string.