Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.14: 197 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200121
Common Names
- Hedraeantha Millettia
- Hedraeantha Wood-sorrel
- Wood-sorrel
Description
Millettia hedraeantha (also called Millettia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to India and South East Asia. It has a single stem with long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia hedraeantha is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia hedraeantha has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia hedraeantha is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Millettia hedraeantha
Millettia hedraeantha is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Millettia hedraeantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia hedraeantha?
Millettia hedraeantha
What type of plant is Millettia hedraeantha?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Millettia hedraeantha?
It is native to India and Sri Lanka
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