Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
grinnellii
ID:
504186

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brand) L.A.Johnson

Source:
ksu

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Aliso 19: 69 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503518

Common Names

  • Saltugilia grinnellii
  • Grinnell's Saltugilia
  • Grinnellii Saltugilia

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Synonyms

  • Gilia grinnellii Brand [unknown]
  • Gilia splendens grinnellii (Brand) H.Mason & A.D.Grant [unknown]
  • Gilia tenuiflora grinnellii (Brand) Jeps. [unknown]

Description

Saltugilia grinnellii (also called Grinnell's Saltugilia, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant with yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the western United States, and is found in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Saltugilia grinnellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saltugilia grinnellii is a yellow to orange, 5-petalled, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saltugilia grinnellii is a shrub that is native to the western United States. It is usually propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by stem cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Saltugilia grinnellii

Saltugilia grinnellii is native to North America and can be found in dry scrubland and on rocky slopes.

Saltugilia grinnellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saltugilia grinnellii?

Saltugilia grinnellii

What is the common name of Saltugilia grinnellii?

Grinnellii

What is the natural habitat of Saltugilia grinnellii?

Open woodlands and grasslands

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

August Brand (1863-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brand' in the authors string.
Leigh Alma Johnson (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.Johnson' in the authors string.