Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
graminea
ID:
769877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 12: t. 992 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769210



Common Names

  • Gilliesia Graminea
  • Grass Gilliesia
  • Gilliesia Lily


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Description

Gilliesia graminea (also called grassland gilliesia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is a perennial herbaceous bulbous plant with a single white flower. It is native to South America, and it grows in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gilliesia graminea 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

Gilliesia graminea has small, white flowers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings that are initially reddish-purple.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gilliesia graminea is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gilliesia graminea

Gilliesia graminea can be found in the Northern and Central Chile, and Argentina.

Gilliesia graminea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gilliesia graminea?

Gilliesia graminea

What is the common name of Gilliesia graminea?

Grass-like Gilliesia

Where is Gilliesia graminea found?

South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-307953: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.