Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
extensa
ID:
186581

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185910

Common Names

  • Millettia Extensa
  • Extensa Millettia
  • Millettia Extensa

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Synonyms

  • Millettia auriculata Brandis [unknown]

Description

Millettia extensa (also called Extensive Millettia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia. It typically grows in open woodlands and grasslands, and is often found in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia extensa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Millettia extensa has small yellow flowers with five petals and a dark centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia extensa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Millettia extensa

Millettia extensa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos.

Millettia extensa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Millettia extensa?

Millettia extensa is native to tropical Africa and grows in moist forests.

What is the average height of Millettia extensa?

Millettia extensa typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet.

What are the uses of Millettia extensa?

Millettia extensa is used for its timber and as an ornamental plant.

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:507364-1: Based on the initial data import