Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dimorpha
ID:
22427

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.S.Short

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 8(1): 13 (1995) (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021756



Common Names

  • Millotia Dimorpha
  • Millotia
  • Dimorpha


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Description

Millotia dimorpha (also called Dimorphic Millotia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has a single stem with alternate, pinnately-lobed leaves. It is found in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Millotia dimorpha is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as a diuretic. It is also used as a natural fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Millotia dimorpha is a yellow-greenish color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millotia dimorpha is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Millotia dimorpha

Millotia dimorpha can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Millotia dimorpha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millotia dimorpha?

Millotia dimorpha

What is the common name of Millotia dimorpha?

Two-Form Millotia

What is the natural habitat of Millotia dimorpha?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-121038: Based on the initial data import
Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.