Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.33: 170 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199736
Common Names
- Millettia bussei
- Bussei Millettia
- Bussei Wood
Description
Millettia bussei (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 bussei 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 bussei 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 bussei is a tropical tree that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. For cuttings, take 6-8 inch cuttings from the tips of branches and place in a rooting medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Where to Find Millettia bussei
Millettia bussei is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in dry deciduous forests, scrub jungles, and open grasslands.
Millettia bussei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia bussei?
Millettia bussei
What is the common name of Millettia bussei?
Bussei Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Millettia bussei?
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