Milla potosina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
potosina
ID:
694335
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.M.Howard
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Herbertia 54: 234. 2000 [1999 publ. 2000]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693668
Common Names
- Milla potosina
- Potosina Milla
- Milla Potosina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Milla potosina (also called Mexican star, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Milla potosina 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 potosina 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Milla potosina 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 potosina
Milla potosina can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Milla potosina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Milla potosina?
Milla potosina
What is the common name of Milla potosina?
Potosi Milla
What is the family of Milla potosina?
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-281597: Based on the initial data import
Thaddeus Monroe Howard (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Howard' in the authors string.