Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
gilesii
ID:
716200

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) C.C.Towns.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 98 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715533

Common Names

  • Haplophyllum gilesii
  • Giles' Haplophyllum
  • Gilesii

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Synonyms

  • Ruta gilesii Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Haplophyllum gilesii (also called 'Giles' Rock-rose', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to the Middle East and parts of Central Asia, and grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Haplophyllum gilesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Haplophyllum gilesii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haplophyllum gilesii is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Haplophyllum gilesii

Haplophyllum gilesii can be found in the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka.

Haplophyllum gilesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haplophyllum gilesii?

Haplophyllum gilesii

What is the common name of Haplophyllum gilesii?

Giles' Rockrose

What is the natural habitat of Haplophyllum gilesii?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

Species in the Haplophyllum genus

Haplophyllum acutifolium, Haplophyllum alberti-regelii, Haplophyllum amoenum, Haplophyllum armenum, Haplophyllum bakhteganicum, Haplophyllum balcanicum, Haplophyllum bastetanum, Haplophyllum besseri, Haplophyllum blanchei, Haplophyllum boissierianum, Haplophyllum bucharicum, Haplophyllum buhsei, Haplophyllum bungei, Haplophyllum buxbaumii, Haplophyllum canaliculatum, Haplophyllum cappadocicum, Haplophyllum ciscaucasicum, Haplophyllum cordatum, Haplophyllum coronatum, Haplophyllum crenulatum, Haplophyllum dahuricum, Haplophyllum dasygynum, Haplophyllum dichotomum, Haplophyllum dshungaricum, Haplophyllum dubium, Haplophyllum erythraeum, Haplophyllum eugenii-korovinii, Haplophyllum ferganicum, Haplophyllum fruticulosum, Haplophyllum furfuraceum, Haplophyllum gilesii, Haplophyllum glaberrimum, Haplophyllum glabrum, Haplophyllum griffithianum, Haplophyllum kowalenskyi, Haplophyllum laeviusculum, Haplophyllum laristanicum, Haplophyllum latifolium, Haplophyllum lineare, Haplophyllum linifolium, Haplophyllum lissonotum, Haplophyllum luteoversicolor, Haplophyllum megalanthum, Haplophyllum molle, Haplophyllum monadelphum, Haplophyllum multicaule, Haplophyllum myrtifolium, Haplophyllum obtusifolium, Haplophyllum patavinum, Haplophyllum pedicellatum,

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Clifford Charles Townsend (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Towns.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:773868-1: Based on the initial data import