Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
ildis
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.42: 69 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185916
Common Names
- Millettia Brandisiana
- Brandisiana Millettia
- Millettia Brandisiana
Synonyms
- Millettia laotica Gagnep. [unknown]
- Millettia venusta Craib [unknown]
- Millettia multiflora Collett & Hemsl. [valid]
- Phaseoloides brandisiana (Kurz) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Millettia brandisiana (also called Brandis' Millettia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia. It typically grows in open woodlands and grasslands, and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia brandisiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia brandisiana has small yellow flowers with five petals and a dark centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia brandisiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Millettia brandisiana
Millettia brandisiana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos.
Millettia brandisiana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Millettia brandisiana?
Millettia brandisiana is native to tropical Africa and grows in moist forests.
What is the average height of Millettia brandisiana?
Millettia brandisiana typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet.
What are the uses of Millettia brandisiana?
Millettia brandisiana is used for its timber and as an ornamental plant.
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