Milligania longifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
693672
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 5: 297 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693005
Common Names
- Milligania longifolia
- Longifolia Milligania
- Milligania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Milligania longifolia (also called Long-Leaved Milligania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky outcrops, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Milligania longifolia is a popular ornamental plant that is grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is often used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Milligania longifolia are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Milligania longifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be pruned to shape. It can be propagated from cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Milligania longifolia
Milligania longifolia is native to the Mediterranean region.
Milligania longifolia FAQ
What are the common names of Milligania longifolia?
Long-leaved Milligania
What is the natural habitat of Milligania longifolia?
Tropical forests
What is the average height of Milligania longifolia?
Up to 1.5 m
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
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:538380-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.