Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eichleri
ID:
31377

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.S.Short

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 8(1): 28 (1995) (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030706

Common Names

  • Millotia eichleri
  • Eichler's Millotia
  • Eichler's False Foxglove

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Description

Millotia eichleri (also called ‘Eichler’s fleabane’, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Asia. It typically grows to a height of 30-90 cm and has a stem diameter of up to 5 mm. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate in shape. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Millotia eichleri is a perennial plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes as a decorative element. It has a yellow flower that blooms in the summer and is attractive to pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Millotia eichleri has yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millotia eichleri is a perennial herb native to China. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The plants can also be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Millotia eichleri

Millotia eichleri can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Millotia eichleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millotia eichleri?

Millotia eichleri

What is the natural habitat of Millotia eichleri?

It is found in dry, open woods and rocky slopes in the Caucasus region.

What is the blooming season of Millotia eichleri?

It blooms from June to August.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-129688: Based on the initial data import
Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.