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
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.
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 Milla genus
Milla bryanii,
Milla delicata,
Milla biflora,
Milla oaxacana,
Milla mortoniana,
Milla mexicana,
Milla potosina,
Milla filifolia,
Milla rosea,
Milla magnifica,
Milla valliflora,
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,