Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
densiflora
ID:
694318

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

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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.

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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

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:538377-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.