Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
delicata
ID:
692294

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.E.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 8: 291 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691627



Common Names

  • Milla delicata
  • Delicate Milla
  • Milla Delicata


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Description

Milla delicata (also called Milla delicata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is a small, evergreen perennial native to Mexico. It grows in moist soils, forests, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Milla delicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Milla delicata has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Milla delicata is a small, deciduous shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Milla delicata

Milla delicata can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Milla delicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Milla delicata?

Milla delicata

What is the common name of Milla delicata?

Delicate Milla

What is the family of Milla delicata?

Liliaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-281379: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.