Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Pl. Bequaert.3: 337 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199640
Common Names
- Narrow-stipe Millettia
- Narrow-stipe Legume Tree
- Narrow-stipe Bean Tree
Synonyms
- Millettia inaequalisepala Hauman [valid]
Description
Millettia angustidentata (also called 'Kokio keokeo', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Hawaii. It has a single trunk and can reach up to 15 feet in height. Its leaves are alternate, oblong to elliptic, and up to 6 inches long. It is found in dry and mesic forests, as well as in open areas and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia angustidentata 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 flowers of Millettia angustidentata are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia angustidentata 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 angustidentata
Millettia angustidentata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Millettia angustidentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia angustidentata?
Millettia angustidentata
What is the common name of Millettia angustidentata?
Narrow-toothed Ironwood
What is the natural range of Millettia angustidentata?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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