Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Source:
cmp
Year:
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum [St.Petersburg (Petropolitanus)] v. 35.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702955
Common Names
- Gilia Millefoliata
- Millefoliate Gilia
- Thousand-Leaf Gilia
Synonyms
- Gilia millefoliata maritima Brand [unknown]
- Gilia multicaulis millefoliata (Fisch. & E.Mey.) Jeps. [unknown]
- Gilia multicaulis millefoliata (Fisch. & E.Mey.) H.Mason & A.D.Grant [unknown]
Description
Gilia millefoliata (also called Many-leaved Gilia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with a terminal inflorescence. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, chaparral, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gilia millefoliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in cut flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gilia millefoliata has a white flower with a yellow center, a small, dark-brown seed, and a small, slender seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gilia millefoliata is a perennial plant native to North America. 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 millefoliata
Gilia millefoliata is native to the western United States. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of 500-2000 m.
Gilia millefoliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gilia millefoliata?
Gilia millefoliata
What is the common name of Gilia millefoliata?
Yerba Santa
What is the natural habitat of Gilia millefoliata?
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,