Gilia stellata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stellata
ID:
703782
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Heller
Source:
cmp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia 2: 117 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703115
Common Names
- Gilia Stellata
- Stellate Gilia
- Star-Flowered Gilia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gilia stellata (also called Stellate Gilia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Polemoniaceae family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in dry, open habitats. It has narrow, linear leaves and white to pink flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Gilia stellata is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin diseases, digestive problems, and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gilia stellata 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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Gilia stellata can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the plants become established.
Where to Find Gilia stellata
Gilia stellata can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California, and east to Montana and Wyoming.
Gilia stellata FAQ
What conditions does Gilia stellata prefer?
Gilia stellata prefers full sun to partial shade and dry, well-drained soil.
How often should Gilia stellata be watered?
Gilia stellata should be watered sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
How can I propagate Gilia stellata?
Gilia stellata can be propagated by division or by seed.
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-2825894: Based on the initial data import
Amos Arthur Heller (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Heller' in the authors string.