Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
ghiesbreghtianus
ID:
1316463

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
ipni

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 268 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328917

Common Names

  • Calochortus Ghiesbreghtianus
  • Mariposa Lily
  • Fairy Lantern

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Description

Calochortus ghiesbreghtianus (also called Ghiesbreght's Mariposa Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a single stem and a rosette of leaves at the base. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral. It is a perennial plant and is adapted to survive in both wet and dry conditions.

Uses & Benefits

Calochortus ghiesbreghtianus is a species of flowering plant native to California. It is grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calochortus ghiesbreghtianus has small, yellow flowers with three petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calochortus ghiesbreghtianus is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Calochortus ghiesbreghtianus

Calochortus ghiesbreghtianus can be found in the dry grasslands of the Mediterranean region.

Calochortus ghiesbreghtianus FAQ

What is the common name of Calochortus ghiesbreghtianus?

Ghiesbreght's Mariposa Lily

What is the growth habit of Calochortus ghiesbreghtianus?

It is an herbaceous perennial

What is the native range of Calochortus ghiesbreghtianus?

It is native to California

Species in the Calochortus genus

Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus, Calochortus nuttallii, Calochortus obispoensis, Calochortus palmeri, Calochortus panamintensis, Calochortus persistens,

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

References

Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:532409-1: Based on the initial data import