Milla mortoniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mortoniana
ID:
694272
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.E.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 8: 291 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693605
Common Names
- Milla mortoniana
- Morton's Milla
- Morton's Milkvine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Milla mortoniana (also called Morton's Milla, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a branched stem, reaching a height of up to 30 cm. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed soils.
Uses & Benefits
Milla mortoniana is an attractive ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and flower beds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Milla mortoniana has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Milla mortoniana is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be pruned to shape. It can be propagated from cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Milla mortoniana
Milla mortoniana is native to Mexico.
Milla mortoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Milla mortoniana?
Milla mortoniana
What is the common name of Milla mortoniana?
Milla mortoniana
What is the family of Milla mortoniana?
Asteraceae
Species in the Milla genus
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-281575: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.