Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
milleri
ID:
628412

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lowry, G.E.Schatz, J.-F.Leroy & A.-E.Wolf

Source:
iplants

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 21: 202 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627744

Common Names

  • Schizolaena milleri
  • Milleri Schizolaena
  • Milleri's Schizolaena

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Description

Schizolaena milleri (also called 'Miller's Schizolaena, among many other common names) is an erect, branching shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Madagascar, where it is found in mesic and wet forests at elevations of 0-1000 m. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Schizolaena milleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schizolaena milleri has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizolaena milleri is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Schizolaena milleri

Schizolaena milleri is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests and woodlands.

Schizolaena milleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizolaena milleri?

Schizolaena milleri

What is the family of Schizolaena milleri?

Amaranthaceae

What is the common name of Schizolaena milleri?

Miller's Schizolaena

Species in the Sarcolaenaceae family

Eremolaena darainensis, Eremolaena humblotiana, Eremolaena rotundifolia, Leptolaena abrahamii, Leptolaena arenaria, Leptolaena cuspidata, Leptolaena delphinensis, Leptolaena gautieri, Leptolaena masoalensis, Leptolaena multiflora, Leptolaena pauciflora, Leptolaena raymondii, Mediusella bernieri, Pentachlaena betamponensis, Pentachlaena latifolia, Pentachlaena orientalis, Pentachlaena vestita, Perrierodendron boinense, Perrierodendron capuronii, Perrierodendron occidentale, Perrierodendron quartzitorum, Perrierodendron rodoense, Rhodolaena acutifolia, Rhodolaena altivola, Rhodolaena bakeriana, Rhodolaena coriacea, Rhodolaena humblotii, Rhodolaena leroyana, Rhodolaena macrocarpa, Sarcolaena codonochlamys, Sarcolaena delphinensis, Sarcolaena eriophora, Sarcolaena grandiflora, Sarcolaena humbertiana, Sarcolaena isaloensis, Sarcolaena multiflora, Sarcolaena oblongifolia, Schizolaena capuronii, Schizolaena cauliflora, Schizolaena cavacoana, Schizolaena charlotteae, Schizolaena elongata, Schizolaena exinvolucrata, Schizolaena gereaui, Schizolaena hystrix, Schizolaena isaloensis, Schizolaena manomboensis, Schizolaena masoalensis, Schizolaena microphylla, Schizolaena milleri,

References

Jean-François Leroy (1915-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-F.Leroy' in the authors string.
Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
George Edward Schatz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Schatz' in the authors string.
Anne-Elizabeth Wolf (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.-E.Wolf' in the authors string.