Status:
valid
Authors:
P.S.Short
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 8(1): 39 (1995) (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039560
Common Names
- Jackson's Millotia
- Jackson Millotia
- Jackson's Daisy
Description
Millotia jacksonii (also called Jackson's millotia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Millotia jacksonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millotia jacksonii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and slightly curved. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millotia jacksonii is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Millotia jacksonii
Millotia jacksonii is native to the high Andes of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Argentina. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of 3,000-4,500 m.
Millotia jacksonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millotia jacksonii?
Millotia jacksonii
What is the natural habitat of Millotia jacksonii?
Grasslands
What is the average height of Millotia jacksonii?
0.2-0.5 meters
Species in the Millotia genus
Millotia major,
Millotia perpusilla,
Millotia greevesii,
Millotia newbeyi,
Millotia pilosa,
Millotia dimorpha,
Millotia eichleri,
Millotia falcata,
Millotia jacksonii,
Millotia muelleri,
Millotia incurva,
Millotia myosotidifolia,
Millotia tenuifolia,
Millotia macrocarpa,
Millotia hispidula,
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,