Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
118155

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schodde

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia 87 1963

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117484



Common Names

  • Macrocarpa Millotia
  • Millotia
  • Macrocarpa


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Description

Millotia macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Millotia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Millotia macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Millotia macrocarpa is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem and a yellow flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millotia macrocarpa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and should be about 10 cm in length. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Millotia macrocarpa

Millotia macrocarpa is native to Chile and Argentina. It can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and roadsides.

Millotia macrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millotia macrocarpa?

Millotia macrocarpa

What is the common name of Millotia macrocarpa?

Millotia

What is the natural habitat of Millotia macrocarpa?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

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-78843: Based on the initial data import
Richard Schodde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schodde' in the authors string.