Status:
valid
Authors:
Cass.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Annales des Sciences Naturelles 17 1829
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094968
Common Names
- Millotia tenuifolia
- Slender-leaved Millotia
- Slenderleaf Millotia
Description
Millotia tenuifolia (also called Slender Millotia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Millotia tenuifolia is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive yellow flowers and is also used as a ground cover and for its medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Millotia tenuifolia var. nudescens Schodde
Millotia tenuifolia var. laevis P.S.Short
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millotia tenuifolia has yellow flowers with a single row of petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millotia tenuifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Millotia tenuifolia
Millotia tenuifolia can be found in the temperate forests of South America.
Millotia tenuifolia FAQ
What are the common names for Millotia tenuifolia?
The common names for Millotia tenuifolia are Slender Millotia and Slender Millotia Daisy.
Where does Millotia tenuifolia grow?
Millotia tenuifolia is native to Australia.
What are the traditional uses of Millotia tenuifolia?
Millotia tenuifolia has traditionally been used as an herbal remedy for skin problems and digestive issues.
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,