Gilia leptantha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptantha
ID:
703567
Status:
valid
Authors:
Parish
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Zoe 5: 74 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702900
Common Names
- Gilia leptantha
- Gilia
- Leptantha
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- Gilia latiflora leptantha (Parish) H.Mason & A.D.Grant [unknown]
- Gilia leptantha vivida A.D.Grant & V.E.Grant [unknown]
- Gilia leptantha leptantha [unknown]
Description
Gilia leptantha (also called 'Slender Gilia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California. It has small, white, bell-shaped flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in dry, sandy soils and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gilia leptantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in cut flower arrangements.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gilia leptantha sub. purpusii (Milliken) A.D.Grant & V.E.GrantGilia leptantha sub. pinetorum A.D.Grant & V.E.Grant
Gilia leptantha sub. transversa A.D.Grant & V.E.Grant
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gilia leptantha has a white flower with a yellow center, a small, dark-brown seed, and a small, slender seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gilia leptantha 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 leptantha
Gilia leptantha is native to California, USA. It is found in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.
Gilia leptantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gilia leptantha?
Gilia leptantha
What is the common name of Gilia leptantha?
Desert gilia
What is the natural habitat of Gilia leptantha?
Deserts and dry areas of the western United States
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-2825652: Based on the initial data import
Samuel Bonsall Parish (1838-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parish' in the authors string.