Gilia karenae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karenae
ID:
1327761
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kass & S.L.Welsh
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
W. N. Amer. Naturalist 74: 138 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340215
Common Names
- Karenae Gilia
- Karenae Gilia
- Karenae Gilia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gilia karenae (also called the Karena's Gilia, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to California. It has small, white flowers and small, round seeds. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Gilia karenae is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used for making tea and its bark is used for making paper and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gilia karenae has white flowers, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gilia karenae is an annual herb native to California. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and prefers full sun. It prefers well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Gilia karenae
Gilia karenae is found in the United States, in California.
Gilia karenae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gilia karenae?
Gilia karenae
What is the natural habitat of Gilia karenae?
It is native to California and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
What is the flower color of Gilia karenae?
The flowers are white to pale blue in color.
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
Stanley Larson Welsh (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Welsh' in the authors string.
Ronald J. Kass: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kass' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141376-1: Based on the initial data import