Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
drastica
ID:
200516

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 128 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199845

Common Names

  • Millettia drastica
  • Drastic Millettia
  • Drastic Velvet Bean

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Synonyms

  • Millettia giorgii De Wild. [valid]
  • Millettia rubra De Wild. [valid]
  • Millettia drasticoides De Wild. [valid]
  • Phaseoloides drastica Kuntze [valid]
  • Millettia seretii De Wild. [valid]

Description

Millettia drastica (also called 'Drastic Millettia' and 'Drastic 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 drastica 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 drastica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia drastica 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 partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Millettia drastica

Millettia drastica is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrub jungles.

Millettia drastica FAQ

What is the common name of Millettia drastica?

Drastic Millettia

What is the native range of Millettia drastica?

India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

What is the growth habit of Millettia drastica?

A small tree or shrub

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

References

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.