Gethyllis uteana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uteana
ID:
769867
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Müll.-Doblies
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 15: 470 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769200
Common Names
- Gethyllis Uteana
- Ute Gethyllis
- Gethyllis Lily
Searching for Gethyllis uteana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gethyllis uteana (also called 'Ute's Gethyllis', among many other common names) is a succulent plant that grows up to 8 inches tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. The leaves are thick and fleshy and the flowers are small and white with pinkish-purple stripes. The fruits are small, yellowish-brown capsules.
Uses & Benefits
Gethyllis uteana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gethyllis uteana has small, white flowers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings that are initially reddish-purple.
Searching for Gethyllis uteana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gethyllis uteana is a tuberous, perennial plant native to South Africa. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by dividing the tubers. The tubers should be planted in spring or early summer in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Gethyllis uteana
Gethyllis uteana can be found in the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces of South Africa.
Gethyllis uteana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gethyllis uteana?
Gethyllis uteana
What is the common name of Gethyllis uteana?
Ute's Gethyllis
Where is Gethyllis uteana found?
South Africa
Species in the Gethyllis genus
Gethyllis afra, Gethyllis barkerae, Gethyllis britteniana, Gethyllis campanulata, Gethyllis cavidens, Gethyllis ciliaris, Gethyllis fimbriatula, Gethyllis grandiflora, Gethyllis gregoriana, Gethyllis hallii, Gethyllis heinzeana, Gethyllis kaapensis, Gethyllis lanuginosa, Gethyllis lata, Gethyllis latifolia, Gethyllis linearis, Gethyllis longistyla, Gethyllis marginata, Gethyllis namaquensis, Gethyllis oligophylla, Gethyllis oliverorum, Gethyllis pectinata, Gethyllis roggeveldensis, Gethyllis setosa, Gethyllis spiralis, Gethyllis transkarooica, Gethyllis uteana, Gethyllis verrucosa, Gethyllis verticillata, Gethyllis villosa, Gethyllis cavidens, Gethyllis fimbriatula, Gethyllis grandiflora, Gethyllis gregoriana, Gethyllis hallii, Gethyllis heinzeana, Gethyllis kaapensis, Gethyllis oligophylla, Gethyllis oliverorum, Gethyllis pectinata, Gethyllis roggeveldensis, Gethyllis transkarooica, Gethyllis uteana, Gethyllis verticillata,
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,
References
Dietrich Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:929441-1: Based on the initial data import