Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
694345

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.E.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 8: 284 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693678



Common Names

  • Milla Rosa
  • Rose Milla
  • Pink Milla


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Milla rosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Milla rosea has small, pink 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 rosea 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 rosea

Milla rosea is found in the South American countries of Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.

Milla rosea FAQ

What is the common name of Milla rosea?

Rose Milla

What is the native range of Milla rosea?

South America

What is the optimal soil type for Milla rosea?

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-281601: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.