Millettia puguensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Gillett
Source:
ildis
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.15: 20 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200593
Common Names
- Millettia Puguensis
- Puguensis Millettia
- Millettia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Millettia puguensis (also called 'Pugu Millettia', among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It has a dense, rounded crown and a short trunk. Its leaves are pinnate, with 3-5 leaflets, and its flowers are white. It is found in dry, open forests and scrublands, and is often used as an ornamental in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia puguensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Millettia puguensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Millettia puguensis is a tropical tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature trees and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. The tree prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Millettia puguensis
Millettia puguensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.
Millettia puguensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia puguensis?
Millettia puguensis
What is the common name of Millettia puguensis?
Pugus wisteria
What is the family of Millettia puguensis?
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
References
Jan Bevington Gillett (1911-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Gillett' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Millettia puguensis J.B.Gillett: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.