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Aliciella
Scientific Name: Aliciella
Family: Polemoniaceae
Category: Dicot
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Aliciella: A Genus in the Phlox Family
The genus Aliciella belongs to the phlox family (Polemoniaceae). These plants were formerly classified within the genus Gilia but were recently reclassified.
Considerations for Pets
- Several species, such as Aliciella pinnatifida, are referred to as "sticky gilia," suggesting the presence of a potentially adhesive substance.
- Aliciella species are often glandular-puberulent with adhering sand grains.
Considerations for Children
- Several species, such as Aliciella pinnatifida, are referred to as "sticky gilia," suggesting the presence of a potentially adhesive substance.
- Aliciella species are often glandular-puberulent with adhering sand grains.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aliciella Brand
- Family: Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
- Kingdom: Belongs to the major group Angiosperms (Flowering Plants). Class Magnoliopsida, Order Ericales.
- Taxonomic Serial No.: 845210
- Synonyms: Many Aliciella species were previously classified as Gilia.
- Examples:
- Aliciella formosa (Greene ex A. Brand) J.M. Porter. Synonym: Gilia formosa Greene. Common name: Aztec gilia, beautiful gilia.
- Aliciella cliffordii J.M. Porter. No synonyms listed. Common name: Clifford's gilia.
- Aliciella latifolia (was Gilia latifolia) Common name: Broad-leaf aliciella broad-leaf gilia.
- Aliciella leptomeria (A. Gray) J.M. Porter synonym: Gilia leptomeria A. Gray var. leptomeria. Common name: Great Basin gilia.
- Aliciella haydenii subspecies crandallii. Synonym: Gilia haydenii (Hayden's Gilia)
- Aliciella subnuda (Torr. ex A. Gray) J.M. Porter. Synonym: Gilia subnuda, Gilia subnuda ssp. Common name: Coral gilia.
- Aliciella lottiae. Synonym: Gilia lottiae. Common name: Lott's Gilia.
Distribution and Habitat
- Aliciella species are found in western North America, including the United States.
- Specific locations mentioned include:
- New Mexico (Aliciella formosa)
- California (Aliciella triodon)
- Nevada
- Northeastern Arizona
- Central Utah (Aliciella cespitosa)
- Grant County, WA
- Habitats include:
- Foothills
- Openings
- Sagebrush-steppe at low to middle elevations (Aliciella lottiae)
- Clay-like soils of the Nacimiento Formation
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- They can be annual or perennial herbs, shrubs, or vines.
- Leaves can be simple or compound, cauline (or mostly basal), alternate or opposite. Stipules are absent.
- Inflorescence types include cymes, heads, and clusters.
- Leaves, stems, and flower stalks are often densely glandular-puberulent.
Ecological Role
- Aliciella triodon is native to California and western North America.
Quirky Facts
- Aliciella Bitter is the name of a beer brewed by Magnolia Pub & Brewery in San Francisco, CA, possibly inspired by the plant genus. There is also mention of an inventive craft brew inspired by botanist Alice Eastwood and the Academy's Living Roof.
Resources and Further Information
- International Plant Names Index
- Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera
- Catalogue of Life
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)
- The Plant List
- NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium