Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coruscans
ID:
200483

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
ildis

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Bot.49: 220 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199812

Common Names

  • Millettia coruscans
  • Coruscans Millettia
  • Coruscans Velvet Bean

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Description

Millettia coruscans (also called Shining 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 coruscans 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 coruscans has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia coruscans 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 coruscans

Millettia coruscans 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 coruscans FAQ

What are the common names of Millettia coruscans?

Millettia coruscans is commonly known as the Shining Wattle or Shining Acacia.

What is the native range of Millettia coruscans?

Millettia coruscans is native to Southeast Asia.

What is the growth rate of Millettia coruscans?

Millettia coruscans has a moderate growth rate, reaching heights of up to 20 feet in a few years.

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