Scientific Name: Milligania stylosa Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: ledge milligania
Family Classification (Clade): Monocots
Family: Asteliaceae
Form Description: Perennial, rhizomatous herb with leaves to 50cm long and up to 3.5cm wide.
Flowers: Profuse, conspicuous white flowers with greenish centres, to about 1.3cm across.
Fruit: Capsule
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Habitat Notes
In exposed, rocky areas and cliff ledges where there is seepage. At altitudes of 900-1200m in southern and western regions.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Rocky, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
May be propagated from seed.
Seed Treatment Method
Cold Some species require exposure to cold before they germinate. These species are best sown in early winter and left to germinate in a shade house.
Seed Treatment Notes
Stratification at 4°C for 4-6 weeks may improve germination.
Cutting & Division Information
Propagate by division of rhizomes.