Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
filifolia
ID:
694337

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.M.Howard

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Herbertia 54: 235. 2000 [1999 publ. 2000]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693670



Common Names

  • Milla Filifolia
  • Threadleaf Milla
  • Thread-leaved Milla


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Description

Milla filifolia (also called threadleaf milla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Milla filifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, sore throat, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Milla filifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Milla filifolia is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Milla filifolia

Milla filifolia can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Milla filifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Milla filifolia?

Thread-leaved Milla

What is the native range of Milla filifolia?

South America

What is the optimal soil type for Milla filifolia?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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-281598: Based on the initial data import
Thaddeus Monroe Howard (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Howard' in the authors string.