Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendens
ID:
186565

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient.1: 263 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185894

Common Names

  • Millettia Splendens
  • Pongam Tree
  • Indian Beech

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Synonyms

  • Galactia terminiflora Blanco [valid]
  • Phaseoloides splendens Kuntze [valid]

Description

Millettia splendens (also called Splendid Millettia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia. It typically grows in open woodlands and grasslands, and is often found in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia splendens is a leguminous plant that is used as a cover crop and green manure. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Millettia splendens has small yellow flowers with five petals and a dark centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia splendens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Millettia splendens

Millettia splendens is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist, open forests.

Millettia splendens FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Millettia splendens?

Millettia splendens is native to tropical Africa and grows in moist forests.

What is the average height of Millettia splendens?

Millettia splendens typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet.

What are the uses of Millettia splendens?

Millettia splendens is used for its timber and as an ornamental plant.

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

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.