Status:
valid
Authors:
Meisn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 14: 509 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283350
Common Names
- Milliganii Pimelea
- Pimelea Milliganii
- Pimelea
Description
Pimelea milliganii (also called Milligan's pimelea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pimelea milliganii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pimelea milliganii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pimelea milliganii is a species of flowering plant in the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to Ecuador. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Pimelea milliganii
Pimelea milliganii can be found in Australia.
Pimelea milliganii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pimelea milliganii?
Pimelea milliganii
What are the common names of Pimelea milliganii?
Common names of Pimelea milliganii include Milligan's rice-flower and Milligan's pimelea.
What is the natural habitat of Pimelea milliganii?
Pimelea milliganii is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Species in the Pimelea genus
Pimelea villosa,
Pimelea traversii,
Pimelea tomentosa,
Pimelea microphylla,
Pimelea prostrata,
Pimelea poppelwellii,
Pimelea longifolia,
Pimelea angulata,
Pimelea lyallii,
Pimelea buxifolia,
Pimelea gnidia,
Pimelea orthia,
Pimelea xenica,
Pimelea carnosa,
Pimelea sporadica,
Pimelea eremitica,
Pimelea acra,
Pimelea ignota,
Pimelea mesoa,
Pimelea dura,
Pimelea notia,
Pimelea declivis,
Pimelea cryptica,
Pimelea nitens,
Pimelea hirta,
Pimelea barbata,
Pimelea mimosa,
Pimelea oreophila,
Pimelea strigosa,
Pimelea elongata,
Pimelea cremnophila,
Pimelea filiformis,
Pimelea aquilonia,
Pimelea interioris,
Pimelea pagophila,
Pimelea spinescens,
Pimelea octophylla,
Pimelea ciliolaris,
Pimelea ammocharis,
Pimelea physodes,
Pimelea neokyrea,
Pimelea rosea,
Pimelea brevistyla,
Pimelea calcicola,
Pimelea ciliata,
Pimelea rara,
Pimelea lehmanniana,
Pimelea pelinos,
Pimelea treyvaudii,
Pimelea suteri,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum,
Amyxa pluricornis,
Aquilaria apiculata,
Aquilaria baillonii,
Aquilaria banaense,
Aquilaria beccariana,
Aquilaria brachyantha,
Aquilaria citrinicarpa,
Aquilaria crassna,
Aquilaria cumingiana,
Aquilaria decemcostata,
Aquilaria filaria,
Aquilaria hirta,
Aquilaria khasiana,
Aquilaria microcarpa,
Aquilaria parvifolia,
Aquilaria rostrata,
Aquilaria rugosa,
Aquilaria sinensis,
Aquilaria subintegra,
Aquilaria urdanetensis,
Aquilaria yunnanensis,
Aquilaria malaccensis,
Aquilaria banaensis,
Arnhemia cryptantha,
Atemnosiphon coriaceus,
Craterosiphon beniensis,
Craterosiphon devredii,
Craterosiphon louisii,
Craterosiphon micranthum,
Craterosiphon montanus,
Craterosiphon pseudoscandens,
Craterosiphon quarrei,
Craterosiphon scandens,
Craterosiphon schmitzii,
Craterosiphon soyauxii,
Craterosiphon beniense,
Dais cotinifolia,
Dais glaucescens,
Daphne wolongensis,
Daphne hekouensis,
Daphne acutiloba,
Daphne alpina,
Daphne altaica,
Daphne arbuscula,
Daphne arisanensis,
Daphne aurantiaca,
Daphne axillaris,
Daphne bholua,
Daphne blagayana,