Millettia entadoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.Wei
Source:
ildis
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.23: 278 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197351
Common Names
- Millettia entadoides
- Entadoides Millettia
- Entadoides Millettia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Millettia entadoides (also called Entadoides Millettia, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 10m tall and has a dense, rounded crown. It is found in lowland rainforest, semi-deciduous forest, and savanna woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia entadoides is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Millettia entadoides is a white or yellowish-white, fragrant, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Millettia entadoides is a small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The species prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Millettia entadoides
Millettia entadoides is native to the tropical forests of East Asia. It can be found in the wild in countries such as China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
Millettia entadoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia entadoides?
Millettia entadoides
What is the common name of Millettia entadoides?
Entad-like Millettia
What is the natural habitat of Millettia entadoides?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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
References
Zhi Wei (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Wei' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Millettia entadoides Z.Wei: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.