Gilia mexicana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
703615
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.D.Grant & V.E.Grant
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Aliso 3: 255 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702948
Common Names
- Gilia Mexicana
- Mexican Gilia
- Mexican Skyrocket
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gilia mexicana (also called 'Mexican 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 mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in cut flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gilia mexicana 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 mexicana is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and full sun to partial shade. It should be planted in well-draining soil and watered regularly. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months.
Where to Find Gilia mexicana
Gilia mexicana is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of 500-2000 m.
Gilia mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gilia mexicana?
Gilia mexicana
What is the common name of Gilia mexicana?
Mexican gilia
What is the natural habitat of Gilia mexicana?
Dry areas of Mexico
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-2825712: Based on the initial data import
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.