Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fimbriatula
ID:
769832

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Müll.-Doblies

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 15: 467 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769165

Common Names

  • Fringed Gethyllis
  • Gethyllis fimbriatula
  • Gethyllis fimbriatula var. fimbriatula

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Description

Gethyllis fimbriatula (also called 'Fringed Gethyllis', among many other common names) is a succulent plant that grows up to 8 inches tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. The leaves are thick and fleshy and the flowers are small and white with pinkish-purple stripes. The fruits are small, yellowish-brown capsules.

Uses & Benefits

Gethyllis fimbriatula 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gethyllis fimbriatula has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gethyllis fimbriatula can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.

Where to Find Gethyllis fimbriatula

Gethyllis fimbriatula is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Gethyllis fimbriatula FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Gethyllis fimbriatula?

Gethyllis fimbriatula prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

What is the ideal light for Gethyllis fimbriatula?

Gethyllis fimbriatula prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal soil for Gethyllis fimbriatula?

Gethyllis fimbriatula 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,

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