Status:
valid
Authors:
P.S.Short
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 8(1): 21 (1995) (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019885
Common Names
- Millotia
- Hairy Wormwood
- Hairy Millotia
Description
Millotia pilosa (also called the Annual Feather-grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows to a height of 15-50 cm. It is native to Australia and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and open forests. It has a slender stem and narrow leaves that are up to 5 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Millotia pilosa is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millotia pilosa has small yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millotia pilosa is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Millotia pilosa
Millotia pilosa is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece.
Millotia pilosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millotia pilosa?
Millotia pilosa
What is the common name of Millotia pilosa?
Hairy millotia
What type of plant is Millotia pilosa?
Herb
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,