Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
biflora
ID:
692935

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1793

Citation Micro:
Icon. 2: 76 (1793)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692268



Common Names

  • Milla biflora
  • Two-flowered Milla
  • Milla


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Synonyms

  • Askolame biflora (Cav.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Blandfordia uniflora Willd. ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Diphalangium graminifolium Schauer [unknown]
  • Gyrenia biflora (Cav.) Knowles & Westc. ex Loudon [unknown]

Description

Milla biflora (also called Two-flowered Milla, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a single stem with a basal rosette of leaves, and produces white to yellowish-green flowers. It grows in dry meadows, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Milla biflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Milla biflora has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Milla biflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Milla biflora

Milla biflora can be found in South America, including Chile, Argentina, and Peru.

Milla biflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Milla biflora?

Milla biflora

What is the family of Milla biflora?

Liliaceae

What is the habitat of Milla biflora?

Grasslands

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References