Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
200505

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot.28: 14 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199834

Common Names

  • Millettia discolor
  • Discolor Millettia
  • Discolor Velvet Bean

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Description

Millettia discolor (also called 'Purple-Flowered Millettia' and 'Purple-Flowered Wisteria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia discolor 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 discolor 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 discolor can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Millettia discolor

Millettia discolor is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Millettia discolor FAQ

What are the common names of Millettia discolor?

Millettia discolor is commonly known as the Discolored Wattle or Discolored Acacia.

What is the native range of Millettia discolor?

Millettia discolor is native to Southeast Asia.

What is the growth rate of Millettia discolor?

Millettia discolor 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