Zosima gilliana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f. & Riedl
Source:
ksu
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 13(4): 134 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429187
Common Names
- Zosima gilliana
- Gilliana Zosima
- Common Zosima
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zosima gilliana (also called Gill's Zosima, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to South Africa and Namibia. It is found in grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Zosima gilliana is a shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zosima gilliana has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zosima gilliana is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Zosima gilliana
Zosima gilliana is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Zosima gilliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zosima gilliana?
Zosima gilliana
What are the common names of Zosima gilliana?
Gillian's Zosima
What is the natural habitat of Zosima gilliana?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Zosima genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Harald Udo von Riedl (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riedl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:850060-1: Based on the initial data import