Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Thunb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1781
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Pl. : 14 (1781)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769162
Common Names
- Ciliate Gethyllis
- Gethyllis ciliaris
- Gethyllis ciliaris var. ciliaris
Description
Gethyllis ciliaris (also called Bristly Gethyllis, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with thick, fleshy leaves and a rosette-like growth habit. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in rocky, well-drained soils in semi-arid regions.
Uses & Benefits
Gethyllis ciliaris is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gethyllis ciliaris sub. longituba (L.Bolus) D.Müll.-Doblies
Gethyllis ciliaris sub. ciliaris
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gethyllis ciliaris has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gethyllis ciliaris is an evergreen succulent that is easy to grow in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or offsets in spring.
Where to Find Gethyllis ciliaris
Gethyllis ciliaris is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Gethyllis ciliaris FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Gethyllis ciliaris?
Gethyllis ciliaris prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
What is the ideal light for Gethyllis ciliaris?
Gethyllis ciliaris prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the ideal soil for Gethyllis ciliaris?
Gethyllis ciliaris prefers well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Species in the Gethyllis genus
Gethyllis afra,
Gethyllis barkerae,
Gethyllis britteniana,
Gethyllis campanulata,
Gethyllis cavidens,
Gethyllis ciliaris,
Gethyllis fimbriatula,
Gethyllis grandiflora,
Gethyllis gregoriana,
Gethyllis hallii,
Gethyllis heinzeana,
Gethyllis kaapensis,
Gethyllis lanuginosa,
Gethyllis lata,
Gethyllis latifolia,
Gethyllis linearis,
Gethyllis longistyla,
Gethyllis marginata,
Gethyllis namaquensis,
Gethyllis oligophylla,
Gethyllis oliverorum,
Gethyllis pectinata,
Gethyllis roggeveldensis,
Gethyllis setosa,
Gethyllis spiralis,
Gethyllis transkarooica,
Gethyllis uteana,
Gethyllis verrucosa,
Gethyllis verticillata,
Gethyllis villosa,
Gethyllis cavidens,
Gethyllis fimbriatula,
Gethyllis grandiflora,
Gethyllis gregoriana,
Gethyllis hallii,
Gethyllis heinzeana,
Gethyllis kaapensis,
Gethyllis oligophylla,
Gethyllis oliverorum,
Gethyllis pectinata,
Gethyllis roggeveldensis,
Gethyllis transkarooica,
Gethyllis uteana,
Gethyllis verticillata,
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis,
Acis longifolia,
Acis rosea,
Acis trichophylla,
Acis fabrei,
Acis nicaeensis,
Acis tingitana,
Acis trichophylla,
Acis valentina,
Acis ionica,
Agapanthus africanus,
Agapanthus campanulatus,
Agapanthus caulescens,
Agapanthus coddii,
Agapanthus inapertus,
Agapanthus praecox,
Agapanthus walshii,
Allium aaseae,
Allium abramsii,
Allium acidoides,
Allium aciphyllum,
Allium acuminatum,
Allium acutiflorum,
Allium aegilicum,
Allium affine,
Allium afghanicum,
Allium aflatunense,
Allium agrigentinum,
Allium akaka,
Allium alabasicum,
Allium alaicum,
Allium albiflorum,
Allium albotunicatum,
Allium albovianum,
Allium alexandrae,
Allium alexeianum,
Allium alibile,
Allium alpinarii,
Allium altaicum,
Allium altissimum,
Allium altyncolicum,
Allium amethystinum,
Allium ampeloprasum,
Allium amphibolum,
Allium amplectens,
Allium anacoleum,
Allium anatolicum,
Allium anceps,
Allium angulosum,
Allium anisopodium,