Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
196919

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Vig.) Du Puy & Labat

Source:
ildis

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Novon5: 179 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196248

Common Names

  • Millettia Aurea
  • Golden Millettia
  • Aurea Millettia

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Synonyms

  • Neodunnia aurea R.Vig. [valid]

Description

Millettia aurea (also called 'Golden millettia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia aurea is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Millettia aurea has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia aurea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Millettia aurea

Millettia aurea is native to the dry deciduous forests of western and central Madagascar.

Millettia aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia aurea?

Millettia aurea

What are the common names of Millettia aurea?

Golden Millettia

What is the natural habitat of Millettia aurea?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India

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

References

David J. Du Puy (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Du Puy' in the authors string.
Jean-Noël Labat (1959-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labat' in the authors string.
René Viguier (1880-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Vig.' in the authors string.