Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Pl. Bequaert.3: 341 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199692
Common Names
- Millettia bequaertii
- Bequaertii Millettia
- Bequaertii Wood
Description
Millettia bequaertii (also called Bequaert's Pigeonwood, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a straight trunk and a dense, conical crown, and can reach heights of up to 40 meters. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in secondary vegetation and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia bequaertii is used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia bequaertii has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, reddish-brown and kidney-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia bequaertii is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, found in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It is a fast-growing tree and can reach heights of up to 25 meters. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be soaked in water for 24 hours before planting. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 30 cm tall.
Where to Find Millettia bequaertii
Millettia bequaertii is native to Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in dry deciduous forests, scrub jungles, and open grasslands.
Millettia bequaertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia bequaertii?
Millettia bequaertii
What is the common name of Millettia bequaertii?
Bequaert's Millettia
What is the natural habitat of Millettia bequaertii?
Tropical rainforests
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