Status:
valid
Authors:
(Turcz.) P.S.Short
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 7(2): 246 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004532
Common Names
- Millotia Perpusilla
- Small-flowered Millotia
- Small-flowered Millotia
Synonyms
- Anthocerastes drummondii A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Millotia perpusilla (also called Dwarf Millotia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.3m. It has grey-green foliage and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Millotia perpusilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used to create a low-maintenance ground cover. It is also known to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Millotia perpusilla is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millotia perpusilla is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Millotia perpusilla
Millotia perpusilla can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
Millotia perpusilla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millotia perpusilla?
Millotia perpusilla
What is the common name of Millotia perpusilla?
Small-flowered Millotia
What is the natural habitat of Millotia perpusilla?
Millotia perpusilla is native to the Mediterranean region.
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,