Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brandegee) A.G.Day & Moran
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 44: 115 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513140
Common Names
- Acanthogilia gloriosa
- Glorious Acanthogilia
- Glorious Acanthogilia Tree
Synonyms
- Leptodactylon gloriosum (Brandegee) Wherry [unknown]
- Ipomopsis gloriosa (Brandegee) A.D.Grant [unknown]
- Loeselia gloriosa I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
Description
Acanthogilia gloriosa (also called Glorious acanthogilia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and on rocky hillsides. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthogilia gloriosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acanthogilia gloriosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acanthogilia gloriosa is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Acanthogilia gloriosa
Acanthogilia gloriosa is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in full sun.
Acanthogilia gloriosa FAQ
What type of soil does Acanthogilia gloriosa prefer?
Acanthogilia gloriosa prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the ideal temperature range for Acanthogilia gloriosa?
Acanthogilia gloriosa prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of light does Acanthogilia gloriosa need?
Acanthogilia gloriosa prefers bright, indirect sunlight.
Species in the Acanthogilia genus
Species in the Polemoniaceae family
Acanthogilia gloriosa,
Aliciella caespitosa,
Aliciella formosa,
Aliciella haydenii,
Aliciella heterostyla,
Aliciella humillima,
Aliciella hutchinsifolia,
Aliciella latifolia,
Aliciella leptomeria,
Aliciella lottiae,
Aliciella mcvickerae,
Aliciella micromeria,
Aliciella nyensis,
Aliciella pentstemonoides,
Aliciella pinnatifida,
Aliciella ripleyi,
Aliciella sedifolia,
Aliciella stenothyrsa,
Aliciella subacaulis,
Aliciella subnuda,
Aliciella tenuis,
Aliciella triodon,
Aliciella monoensis,
Aliciella cliffordii,
Allophyllum divaricatum,
Allophyllum gilioides,
Allophyllum glutinosum,
Allophyllum integrifolium,
Allophyllum nemophilophyllum,
Bonplandia geminiflora,
Bonplandia linearis,
Bryantiella palmeri,
Cantua dendritica,
Cantua mediamnis,
Cantua volcanica,
Cantua alutacea,
Cantua bicolor,
Cantua buxifolia,
Cantua candelilla,
Cantua coerulea,
Cantua cordata,
Cantua cuzcoensis,
Cantua flexuosa,
Cantua glutinosa,
Cantua hibrida,
Cantua longifolia,
Cantua megapotamica,
Cantua ovata,
Cantua pyrifolia,
Cantua quercifolia,