Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
caespitosa
ID:
526471

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) J.M.Porter

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Aliso 17: 34 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525803

Common Names

  • Aliciella caespitosa
  • Caespitosa Aliciella
  • Aliciella

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Synonyms

  • Gilia caespitosa A.Gray [unknown]
  • Gilia grayi A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Navarretia caespitosa Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Aliciella caespitosa (also called Tufted Aliciella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polemoniaceae. It is native to the western United States, where it grows in dry, rocky soils. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aliciella caespitosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aliciella caespitosa is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aliciella caespitosa is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Aliciella caespitosa

Aliciella caespitosa is native to the western United States.

Aliciella caespitosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aliciella caespitosa?

Aliciella caespitosa

What are the common names of Aliciella caespitosa?

Tufted Aliciella

What is the natural habitat of Aliciella caespitosa?

Tropical rainforests of Central America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2628389: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
James Mark Porter (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Porter' in the authors string.