Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
leptomeria
ID:
526481

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Aliso 17: 38 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525813

Common Names

  • Aliciella leptomeria
  • Leptomeria Aliciella
  • Aliciella

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Synonyms

  • Gilia inconspicua dentiflora Davidson [unknown]
  • Gilia leptomeria A.Gray [unknown]
  • Navarretia leptomeria Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Aliciella leptomeria (also called Leptomeria 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 leptomeria is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aliciella leptomeria 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 leptomeria is a low-growing perennial that is native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Aliciella leptomeria

Aliciella leptomeria can be found in the western United States, primarily in Utah, Nevada, and California.

Aliciella leptomeria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aliciella leptomeria?

Aliciella leptomeria

What are the common names of Aliciella leptomeria?

Slender-stemmed Aliciella

What is the natural habitat of Aliciella leptomeria?

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-2628398: 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.