Milligania stylosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stylosa
ID:
693642
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell. ex Hook.f.) F.Muell. ex Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 27 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692975
Common Names
- Milligania stylosa
- Stylosa Milligania
- Milligania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Milligania stylosa (also called Stylose Milligania, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and Ecuador, and is found in humid montane forests. It has large, ovate, opposite leaves and bears small, tubular flowers in shades of white, yellow, and orange.
Uses & Benefits
Milligania stylosa is a popular ornamental plant that is grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is often used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Milligania stylosa are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Milligania stylosa is a shrub that can be cultivated in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by cuttings or division.
Where to Find Milligania stylosa
Milligania stylosa is native to Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Milligania stylosa FAQ
What are the common names of Milligania stylosa?
Stylose Milligania
What is the natural habitat of Milligania stylosa?
Tropical forests
What is the average height of Milligania stylosa?
Up to 1.5 m
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:538381-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.