Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
186811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
ildis

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.42: 69 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186140

Common Names

  • Millettia Pulchra
  • Pulchra Millettia
  • Beautiful Millettia

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Synonyms

  • Mundulea pulchra (Voigt) Benth. [valid]
  • Millettia pulchra typica Dunn [invalid]
  • Dalbergia pulchra Voigt [valid]
  • Phaseoloides pulchra (Voigt) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Millettia pulchra (also called Beautiful Millettia, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia. It has a greyish-brown bark and yellow-green bipinnate leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia pulchra is used for its timber, firewood, and charcoal. The bark is used for tanning and dyeing, and the leaves are used for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of fodder and for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Millettia pulchra var. pulchra
Millettia pulchra var. laxior (Dunn) Z.Wei
Millettia pulchra var. chinensis Dunn
Millettia pulchra var. yunnanensis (Pamp.) Dunn
Millettia pulchra var. parvifolia Z.Wei
Millettia pulchra var. munnarensis Balan & Predeep
Millettia pulchra var. microphylla Dunn
Millettia pulchra var. tomentosa Prain

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Millettia pulchra has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia pulchra is a tropical perennial shrub that can grow up to 4 m tall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Millettia pulchra

Millettia pulchra is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in open forests and along roadsides.

Millettia pulchra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia pulchra?

Millettia pulchra

What is the common name of Millettia pulchra?

Beautiful millettia

What is the family of Millettia pulchra?

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