Gilliesia monophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monophylla
ID:
769878
Status:
valid
Authors:
Reiche
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 16(2): 276. 1892 [2 Aug 1892]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769211
Common Names
- Gilliesia Monophylla
- One-Leaved Gilliesia
- Gilliesia Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gilliesia monophylla (also called single-leaf 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 monophylla 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 monophylla has small yellow flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gilliesia monophylla 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 monophylla
Gilliesia monophylla can be found in the Northern and Central Chile, and Argentina.
Gilliesia monophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gilliesia monophylla?
Gilliesia monophylla
What is the common name of Gilliesia monophylla?
One-leaved Gilliesia
Where is Gilliesia monophylla found?
South America
Species in the Gilliesia genus
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-307954: Based on the initial data import
Karl Friedrich Reiche (1860-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reiche' in the authors string.