Milligania johnstonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
johnstonii
ID:
694320
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 26 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693653
Common Names
- Milligania johnstonii
- Johnston's Milligania
- Johnston's Milkvine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Milligania johnstonii (also called Johnstonii, 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 johnstonii 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 johnstonii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Milligania johnstonii 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 johnstonii
Milligania johnstonii can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Milligania johnstonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Milligania johnstonii?
Milligania johnstonii
What is the common name of Milligania johnstonii?
Johnston's Milligania
What is the family of Milligania johnstonii?
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,
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:538378-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.