Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.33: 168 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199801
Common Names
- Millettia Conraui
- Conraui Millettia
- Millettia
Description
Millettia conraui (also called Conrau's Millettia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a rounded crown, and its leaves are pinnate with 4-7 leaflets. It is found in tropical forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia conraui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. It has a fast growth rate and can be used as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia conraui has yellow flowers with a red center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia conraui is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Millettia conraui
Millettia conraui 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 conraui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia conraui?
Millettia conraui
What is the common name of Millettia conraui?
Conrau's millettia
What is the natural habitat of Millettia conraui?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
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