Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Rydb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Fl. Rocky Mts. : 699 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703200
Common Names
- Giliastrum acerosum
- Acerose Giliastrum
- Acerose False Gilia
Synonyms
- Gilia acerosa Britton [unknown]
- Gilia rigidula acerosa A.Gray [unknown]
- Gilia rigidula acerosa (A.Gray) Wherry [unknown]
- Giliastrum rigidulum acerosum (A.Gray) W.A.Weber [unknown]
Description
Giliastrum acerosum (also called Acerate Giliastrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has narrow, linear leaves and white flowers with yellow anthers.
Uses & Benefits
Giliastrum acerosum 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Giliastrum acerosum has yellow to orange flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Giliastrum acerosum 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 Giliastrum acerosum
Giliastrum acerosum can be found in South America.
Giliastrum acerosum FAQ
What conditions does Giliastrum acerosum prefer?
Giliastrum acerosum prefers full sun to partial shade and dry, well-drained soil.
How often should Giliastrum acerosum be watered?
Giliastrum acerosum should be watered sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
How can I propagate Giliastrum acerosum?
Giliastrum acerosum can be propagated by division or by seed.
Species in the Giliastrum genus
Giliastrum acerosum,
Giliastrum castellanosii,
Giliastrum foetidum,
Giliastrum gypsophilum,
Giliastrum incisum,
Giliastrum insigne,
Giliastrum ludens,
Giliastrum purpusii,
Giliastrum rigidulum,
Giliastrum stewartii,
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,