Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.33: 169 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199725
Common Names
- Millettia bipindensis
- Bipindensis Millettia
- Bipindensis Wood
Description
Millettia bipindensis (also called Bipinden 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 bipindensis is used as a timber tree for its strong and durable wood. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Millettia bipindensis are small and yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a greyish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia bipindensis 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 bipindensis
Millettia bipindensis is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Millettia bipindensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia bipindensis?
Millettia bipindensis
What is the common name of Millettia bipindensis?
Bipindi Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Millettia bipindensis?
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