Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
694324

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.M.Howard

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Herbertia 54: 233. 2000 [1999 publ. 2000]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693657



Common Names

  • Milla mexicana
  • Mexican Milla
  • Mexican Milkvine


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Description

Milla mexicana (also called Mexican Milla, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has alternate, oblong-elliptic leaves with entire margins. It is usually found in dry forests, in open areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Milla mexicana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is a low-maintenance plant that is drought-tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Milla mexicana has small, white, tubular flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Milla mexicana 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 mexicana

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

Milla mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Milla mexicana?

Milla mexicana

What is the common name of Milla mexicana?

Mexican Milla

What is the family of Milla mexicana?

Asteraceae

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-281589: Based on the initial data import
Thaddeus Monroe Howard (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Howard' in the authors string.