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
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.
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 Millotia genus
Millotia major,
Millotia perpusilla,
Millotia greevesii,
Millotia newbeyi,
Millotia pilosa,
Millotia dimorpha,
Millotia eichleri,
Millotia falcata,
Millotia jacksonii,
Millotia muelleri,
Millotia incurva,
Millotia myosotidifolia,
Millotia tenuifolia,
Millotia macrocarpa,
Millotia hispidula,
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,