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Milligania is a genus of native perennial plants containing five species which are all found in Tasmania:
Milligania densiflora Hook.f.
While Asteliaceae taxa are distributed across Austral and Pacific regions, the primary centre of generic diversity is situated in Australia. All five Milligania species are endemic to Tasmania. According to a distribution map provided by the Atlas of Living Australia, Milligania is mainly distributed on the western side of the state, west of the geographical feature known as Tyler's Corridor. This divide delineates significant differences in Tasmania's geology, climate, and vegetation. Geological composition influences soil types, contributing to dramatic variations in vegetation across the state. The western region typically experiences higher mean rainfall with acidic soils, leading to the prevalence of rainforest, moorland, and wet sclerophyll vegetation. Conversely, the eastern part of the state receives lower mean rainfall and has slightly more fertile soils, resulting in predominantly dry sclerophyll vegetation.
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