Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 19: t. 1622 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703132
Common Names
- Gilia Tenuiflora
- Slender-Flowered Gilia
- Tenuiflora Gilia
Synonyms
- Gilia tenuiflora altissima Parish [unknown]
- Gilia tenuiflora davyi H.Mason in Jeps. [unknown]
- Gilia tenuiflora newloniana Jeps. [unknown]
- Gilia tenuiflora tenuiflora [unknown]
- Navarretia tenuiflora Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Gilia tenuiflora (also called Slender-flowered Gilia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Polemoniaceae family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in dry, open habitats. It has narrow, linear leaves and white to pink flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Gilia tenuiflora is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin diseases, digestive problems, and respiratory issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gilia tenuiflora sub. arenaria (Benth.) A.D.Grant & V.E.Grant
Gilia tenuiflora sub. hoffmannii (Eastw.) A.D.Grant & V.E.Grant
Gilia tenuiflora sub. amplifaucalis A.D.Grant & V.E.Grant
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gilia tenuiflora is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gilia tenuiflora is an annual plant native to California. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can also be used to propagate the plant.
Where to Find Gilia tenuiflora
Gilia tenuiflora can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California, and east to Montana and Wyoming.
Gilia tenuiflora FAQ
What conditions does Gilia tenuiflora prefer?
Gilia tenuiflora prefers full sun to partial shade and dry, well-drained soil.
How often should Gilia tenuiflora be watered?
Gilia tenuiflora should be watered sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
How can I propagate Gilia tenuiflora?
Gilia tenuiflora can be propagated by division or by seed.
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,