Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 5: 298 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693651
Common Names
- Milligania densiflora
- Dense-flowered Milligania
- Dense-flowered Milkvine
Description
Milligania densiflora (also called Densiflora, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has alternate, oblong-elliptic leaves with entire margins. It is usually found in dry forests, in open areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Milligania densiflora is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is a low-maintenance plant that is drought-tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Milligania densiflora has small, white, tubular flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Milligania densiflora is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Milligania densiflora
Milligania densiflora can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Milligania densiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Milligania densiflora?
Milligania densiflora
What is the common name of Milligania densiflora?
Dense-flowered Milligania
What is the family of Milligania densiflora?
Asteraceae
Species in the Milligania genus
Species in the Asteliaceae family
Astelia alpina,
Astelia argyrocoma,
Astelia australiana,
Astelia banksii,
Astelia chathamica,
Astelia fragrans,
Astelia graminea,
Astelia grandis,
Astelia hastata,
Astelia hemichrysa,
Astelia linearis,
Astelia menziesiana,
Astelia microsperma,
Astelia montana,
Astelia nadeaudii,
Astelia neocaledonica,
Astelia nervosa,
Astelia nivicola,
Astelia papuana,
Astelia petriei,
Astelia psychrocharis,
Astelia pumila,
Astelia rapensis,
Astelia skottsbergii,
Astelia solandri,
Astelia spicata,
Astelia subulata,
Astelia tovii,
Astelia trinervia,
Astelia waialealia,
Astelia samoense,
Milligania lindoniana,
Milligania stylosa,
Milligania longifolia,
Milligania densiflora,
Milligania johnstonii,
Neoastelia spectabilis,