Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.26: 288 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200625
Common Names
- Millettia Sanagana
- Sanagana Millettia
- Millettia
Description
Millettia sanagana (also called 'Sanagana', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It has a rounded crown and a light grey bark. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in dry and moist forests, and in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia sanagana is used for timber and fuelwood, and its bark is used for tanning and dyeing.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia sanagana has small, yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia sanagana 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 sanagana
Millettia sanagana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.
Millettia sanagana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia sanagana?
Millettia sanagana
What is the common name of Millettia sanagana?
Sanagana tree
Where is Millettia sanagana found?
Thailand
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