Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasiantha
ID:
200927

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
ildis

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Bot.49: 221 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200256

Common Names

  • Millettia lasiantha
  • Lasianthous Millettia
  • Lasianthous Velvet Bean

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Description

Millettia lasiantha (also called Lasianth's millettia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. It is commonly found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia lasiantha is used as a medicinal herb for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Millettia lasiantha is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia lasiantha is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Millettia lasiantha

Millettia lasiantha is native to India.

Millettia lasiantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia lasiantha?

Millettia lasiantha

What is the natural habitat of Millettia lasiantha?

Millettia lasiantha is found in the tropical rainforests of Africa.

What is the flowering season of Millettia lasiantha?

Millettia lasiantha flowers in the summer months of April to June.

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