Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
769870

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Thunb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1781

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Pl. : 14 (1781)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769203

Common Names

  • Gethyllis Villosa
  • Hairy Gethyllis
  • Gethyllis Lily

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Description

Gethyllis villosa (also called hairy gethyllis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is a perennial herbaceous bulbous plant with a single white flower. It is native to South Africa, and it grows in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gethyllis villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gethyllis villosa has small, white flowers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings that are initially reddish-purple.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gethyllis villosa is a tuberous, perennial plant native to South Africa. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by dividing the tubers. The tubers should be planted in spring or early summer in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gethyllis villosa

Gethyllis villosa can be found in the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces of South Africa.

Gethyllis villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gethyllis villosa?

Gethyllis villosa

What is the common name of Gethyllis villosa?

Hairy Gethyllis

Where is Gethyllis villosa found?

South Africa

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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