Gilia ophthalmoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ophthalmoides
ID:
703674
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brand
Source:
cmp
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 250: 108 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703007
Common Names
- Gilia Ophthalmoides
- Eye-Like Gilia
- Eye-Flowered Gilia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gilia ophthalmoides (also called Eyelash 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 ophthalmoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in cut flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gilia ophthalmoides 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 ophthalmoides is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted immediately in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Gilia ophthalmoides
Gilia ophthalmoides is native to the western United States. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of 500-2000 m.
Gilia ophthalmoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gilia ophthalmoides?
Gilia ophthalmoides
What type of plant is Gilia ophthalmoides?
Annual
Where does Gilia ophthalmoides 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2825780: Based on the initial data import
August Brand (1863-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brand' in the authors string.