Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brand) J.M.Porter
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Aliso 17: 84 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703205
Common Names
- Giliastrum insigne
- Insigne Giliastrum
- Giliastrum
Synonyms
- Gilia insignis (Brand) Cory [unknown]
- Gilia rigidula insignis Brand [unknown]
- Gilia insignis (Brand) Cory & H.B.Parks [unknown]
Description
Giliastrum insigne (also called Showy 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 insigne 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 insigne 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 insigne 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 insigne
Giliastrum insigne can be found in South America.
Giliastrum insigne FAQ
What is the scientific name of Giliastrum insigne?
Giliastrum insigne
What type of plant is Giliastrum insigne?
Perennial
Where does Giliastrum insigne grow?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
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,