Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispidula
ID:
134697

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gand.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 65: 45 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134026



Common Names

  • Millotia Hispidula
  • Millotia
  • Hispidula


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Description

Millotia hispidula (also called Hispidula Millotia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Millotia hispidula is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Millotia hispidula is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus of white hairs. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a short, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millotia hispidula is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can tolerate some drought. Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Millotia hispidula

Millotia hispidula is native to Argentina and can be found in the southern part of the country.

Millotia hispidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millotia hispidula?

Millotia hispidula

What is the common name of Millotia hispidula?

Hispid millotia

What is the natural habitat of Millotia hispidula?

It is found in dry areas of Mexico

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,