Status:
valid
Authors:
M.E.Jones
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Contr. W. Bot. 8: 35 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703003
Common Names
- Gilia Ochroleuca
- Ochroleucous Gilia
- White-Flowered Gilia
Synonyms
- Gilia ochroleuca ochroleuca [unknown]
- Gilia inconspicua ochroleuca (M.E.Jones) Brand [unknown]
Description
Gilia ochroleuca (also called Pale Gilia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with a terminal inflorescence. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, chaparral, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gilia ochroleuca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in cut flower arrangements.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gilia ochroleuca sub. exilis (A.Gray) A.D.Grant & V.E.Grant
Gilia ochroleuca sub. bizonata A.D.Grant & V.E.Grant
Gilia ochroleuca sub. vivida (A.D.Grant & V.E.Grant) A.D.Grant & V.E.Grant
Gilia ochroleuca sub. minima (Eastw.) Hrusa
Gilia ochroleuca sub. lanosa Hrusa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gilia ochroleuca has a white flower with a yellow center, a small, dark-brown seed, and a small, slender seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gilia ochroleuca is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Gilia ochroleuca
Gilia ochroleuca is native to the western United States. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of 500-2000 m.
Gilia ochroleuca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gilia ochroleuca?
Gilia ochroleuca
What type of plant is Gilia ochroleuca?
Annual
Where does Gilia ochroleuca grow?
It is native to 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,