Gilia capitata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
703323
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sims
Source:
cmp
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 53: t. 2698 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702656
Common Names
- Gilia capitata
- Gilia
- Capitata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gilia capitata (also called 'Headed Gilia', among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of grey-green leaves, which are covered in small bumps. It is found in rocky outcrops and on hillsides in the arid regions of the Western and Northern Cape Provinces.
Uses & Benefits
Gilia capitata is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and succulent gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and can be grown in pots.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gilia capitata sub. abrotanifolia (Nutt. ex Greene) V.E.GrantGilia capitata sub. chamissonis (Greene) V.E.Grant
Gilia capitata sub. staminea (Greene) V.E.Grant
Gilia capitata sub. mediomontana V.E.Grant
Gilia capitata sub. pacifica V.E.Grant
Gilia capitata sub. pedemontana V.E.Grant
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gilia capitata has small, white to lavender flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are short and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gilia capitata is an annual herb native to California and Nevada. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed. It is best to plant the seeds in the fall for spring blooms.
Where to Find Gilia capitata
Gilia capitata is found in the western United States and Canada.
Gilia capitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gilia capitata?
Gilia capitata
What is the common name of Gilia capitata?
Headed Gilia
Where is Gilia capitata found?
Gilia capitata is found in the mountains of New Guinea.
Species in the Gilia genus
Gilia achilleifolia, Gilia aliquanta, Gilia angelensis, Gilia austrooccidentalis, Gilia brecciarum, Gilia cana, Gilia capitata, Gilia clivorum, Gilia clokeyi, Gilia crassifolia, Gilia diegensis, Gilia flavocincta, Gilia inconspicua, Gilia interior, Gilia laciniata, Gilia latiflora, Gilia latimeri, Gilia leptantha, Gilia lomensis, Gilia malior, Gilia mexicana, Gilia millefoliata, Gilia minor, Gilia modocensis, Gilia nevinii, Gilia ochroleuca, Gilia ophthalmoides, Gilia patagonica, Gilia salticola, Gilia scopulorum, Gilia sinuata, Gilia stellata, Gilia tenuiflora, Gilia transmontana, Gilia tricolor, Gilia tweedyi, Gilia valdiviensis, Gilia yorkii, Gilia karenae,
Species in the Polemoniaceae family
Acanthogilia gloriosa, Aliciella caespitosa, Aliciella formosa, Aliciella haydenii, Aliciella heterostyla, Aliciella humillima, Aliciella hutchinsifolia, Aliciella latifolia, Aliciella leptomeria, Aliciella lottiae, Aliciella mcvickerae, Aliciella micromeria, Aliciella nyensis, Aliciella pentstemonoides, Aliciella pinnatifida, Aliciella ripleyi, Aliciella sedifolia, Aliciella stenothyrsa, Aliciella subacaulis, Aliciella subnuda, Aliciella tenuis, Aliciella triodon, Aliciella monoensis, Aliciella cliffordii, Allophyllum divaricatum, Allophyllum gilioides, Allophyllum glutinosum, Allophyllum integrifolium, Allophyllum nemophilophyllum, Bonplandia geminiflora, Bonplandia linearis, Bryantiella palmeri, Cantua dendritica, Cantua mediamnis, Cantua volcanica, Cantua alutacea, Cantua bicolor, Cantua buxifolia, Cantua candelilla, Cantua coerulea, Cantua cordata, Cantua cuzcoensis, Cantua flexuosa, Cantua glutinosa, Cantua hibrida, Cantua longifolia, Cantua megapotamica, Cantua ovata, Cantua pyrifolia, Cantua quercifolia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2825389: Based on the initial data import
John Sims (1749-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sims' in the authors string.