Status:
valid
Authors:
J.E.Gut. & E.Solano
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 67: 43 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343265
Common Names
- Milla valliflora
- Valley-flowered Milla
- Valliflora Milla
Description
Milla valliflora (also called Milla valliflora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Milla valliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Milla valliflora is a small, yellowish-green, and has a single sessile spikelet. The seed is a small, brown, oblong-ovoid, and has a single-seeded fruit. The seedling is a small, yellowish-green, and has a single sessile spikelet.
Cultivation and Propagation
Milla valliflora can be propagated by seeds or division of the rhizomes. It prefers to be grown in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Milla valliflora
Milla valliflora is native to South America and can be found in Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru.
Milla valliflora FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Milla valliflora?
Milla valliflora prefers temperatures between 55-75°F (13-24°C).
What is the ideal humidity for Milla valliflora?
Milla valliflora prefers a humidity level of 40-60%.
What type of light does Milla valliflora need?
Milla valliflora prefers bright, indirect light.
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,
References
Eloy Solano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Solano' in the authors string.