Milligania lindoniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lindoniana
ID:
693436
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rodway ex W.M.Curtis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Rec. Queen Victoria Mus. 45: 1 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692769
Common Names
- Milligania lindoniana
- Lindon's Milligania
- Lindon's-Leaf Milligania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Milligania lindoniana (also called Lindon's Milligania, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia, and is found in humid montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Milligania lindoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Milligania lindoniana is red or purple, and the seed and seedlings are small and oval-shaped.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Milligania lindoniana is a shrub that can be grown from cuttings or seed. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. The cutting should root in a few weeks. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. The seeds should germinate in a few weeks.
Where to Find Milligania lindoniana
Milligania lindoniana is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Milligania lindoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Milligania lindoniana?
Milligania lindoniana
What is the common name of Milligania lindoniana?
Milligania
What is the natural habitat of Milligania lindoniana?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Milligania genus
Species in the Asteliaceae family
Astelia alpina, Astelia argyrocoma, Astelia australiana, Astelia banksii, Astelia chathamica, Astelia fragrans, Astelia graminea, Astelia grandis, Astelia hastata, Astelia hemichrysa, Astelia linearis, Astelia menziesiana, Astelia microsperma, Astelia montana, Astelia nadeaudii, Astelia neocaledonica, Astelia nervosa, Astelia nivicola, Astelia papuana, Astelia petriei, Astelia psychrocharis, Astelia pumila, Astelia rapensis, Astelia skottsbergii, Astelia solandri, Astelia spicata, Astelia subulata, Astelia tovii, Astelia trinervia, Astelia waialealia, Astelia samoense, Milligania lindoniana, Milligania stylosa, Milligania longifolia, Milligania densiflora, Milligania johnstonii, Neoastelia spectabilis,
References
Winifred Mary Curtis (1905-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.M.Curtis' in the authors string.
Leonard Rodway (1853-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodway' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:538379-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.