Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetraptera
ID:
198008

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
ildis

Year:
1873

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197337

Common Names

  • Millettia tetraptera
  • Four-winged Millettia
  • Four-wing Millettia

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Synonyms

  • Pongamia tetraptera Baker [valid]
  • Phaseoloides tetrapterum Kuntze [valid]

Description

Millettia tetraptera (also called Four-winged Millettia, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 10m tall and has a dense, rounded crown. It is found in lowland rainforest, semi-deciduous forest, and savanna woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia tetraptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Millettia tetraptera is a white or yellowish-white, fragrant, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia tetraptera is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Millettia tetraptera

Millettia tetraptera can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

Millettia tetraptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia tetraptera?

Millettia tetraptera

What is the common name of Millettia tetraptera?

Four-winged Millettia

What is the natural habitat of Millettia tetraptera?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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