Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrocalyx
ID:
187679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)2: 356 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187008

Common Names

  • Millettia
  • Red-Stem Millettia
  • Red-Stemmed Millettia

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Description

Millettia erythrocalyx (also called Red-Calyx Millettia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, and up to 30 cm long. Its flowers are yellow and fragrant, and its fruits are pods containing several seeds. It grows in sunny, wet habitats, such as riverbanks and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia erythrocalyx is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, rheumatism, and stomach pain. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Millettia erythrocalyx var. erythrocalyx
Millettia erythrocalyx var. fusca Gagnep.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Millettia erythrocalyx has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia erythrocalyx is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated from cuttings in the spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Millettia erythrocalyx

Millettia erythrocalyx is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Millettia erythrocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia erythrocalyx?

Millettia erythrocalyx

What is the common name of Millettia erythrocalyx?

Red-calyx millettia

What is the family of Millettia erythrocalyx?

Fabaceae

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