Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
769879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 2: 27 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769212



Common Names

  • Gilliesia Montana
  • Mountain Gilliesia
  • Gilliesia Lily


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Description

Gilliesia montana (also called mountain 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 montana 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 montana has small white flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gilliesia montana 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 montana

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

Gilliesia montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gilliesia montana?

Gilliesia montana

What is the common name of Gilliesia montana?

Mountain Gilliesia

Where is Gilliesia montana 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-307955: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.