Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 1: 73 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694389
Common Names
- Muilla transmontana
- Transmontana Muilla
- Muilla transmontana
Synonyms
- Bloomeria transmontana (Greene) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
Description
Muilla transmontana (also called Transmontane Muilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands, usually at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Muilla transmontana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and rheumatism. It is also used as a food preservative and for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Muilla transmontana is white or yellowish-white in color, and has six petals. The seed is an oval-shaped drupe, with a thin, leathery outer layer. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Muilla transmontana is a perennial plant native to western North America. It can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade until they germinate. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the plants should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Muilla transmontana
Muilla transmontana is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils in the Great Basin and Mojave Desert.
Muilla transmontana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Muilla transmontana?
Muilla transmontana
What is the family of Muilla transmontana?
Asparagaceae
What is the common name of Muilla transmontana?
Transmontana Muilla
Species in the Muilla 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,