Status:
valid
Authors:
(Parish) V.E.Grant
Source:
ksu
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 84: 79 (1998 publ. 1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452634
Common Names
- Maculigilia maculata
- Maculata Maculigilia
- Maculigilia Maculigilia
Description
Maculigilia maculata (also called Spotted Microgilia, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous annual native to the western United States and Canada. It typically grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands. It has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center, and thin, linear leaves with purple spots.
Uses & Benefits
Maculigilia maculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in revegetation projects to help stabilize soils and reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Maculigilia maculata is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maculigilia maculata can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Maculigilia maculata
Maculigilia maculata is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Maculigilia maculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maculigilia maculata?
Maculigilia maculata
What is the common name of Maculigilia maculata?
Spotted Maculigilia
What is the family of Maculigilia maculata?
Gesneriaceae
Species in the Maculigilia genus
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,