Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuticarinata
ID:
200300

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot., sér. 2, 8: 104 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199629

Common Names

  • Acute-carinate Millettia
  • Acute-carinate Legume Tree
  • Acute-carinate Bean Tree

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Description

Millettia acuticarinata (also called Acuticarinata Millettia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 5 m tall and is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It prefers to grow in tropical and subtropical climates in areas with full sun and moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia acuticarinata is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks, and is also used as a shade tree. It is also used medicinally to treat fever and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Millettia acuticarinata is a white-pink color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia acuticarinata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, fertile soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Millettia acuticarinata

Millettia acuticarinata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Millettia acuticarinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia acuticarinata?

Millettia acuticarinata

What is the common name of Millettia acuticarinata?

Sharp-spined Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Millettia acuticarinata?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

Species in the Millettia genus

Millettia xylocarpa, Millettia splendens, Millettia solomonensis, Millettia sericea, Millettia rubiginosa, Millettia pubinervis, Millettia pachycarpa, Millettia peguensis, Millettia macrostachya, Millettia extensa, Millettia brandisiana, Millettia pulchra, Millettia ichthyochtona, Millettia piscidia, Millettia erythrocalyx, Millettia aurea, Millettia capuronii, Millettia hitsika, Millettia lenneoides, Millettia nathaliae, Millettia orientalis, Millettia richardiana, Millettia taolanaroensis, Millettia tetraptera, Millettia leptobotrya, Millettia cubittii, Millettia cubitti, Millettia sapindiifolia, Millettia entadoides, Millettia griffithii, Millettia velutina, Millettia oraria, Millettia aboensis, Millettia achtenii, Millettia acuticarinata, Millettia angustidentata, Millettia angustistipellata, Millettia aromatica, Millettia barteri, Millettia bequaertii, Millettia bipindensis, Millettia bussei, Millettia cabrae, Millettia chrysophylla, Millettia comosa, Millettia conraui, Millettia coruscans, Millettia dinklagei, Millettia discolor, Millettia drastica,

Species in the Fabaceae family