Status:
valid
Authors:
Adema
Source:
ildis
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Blumea45: 407 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206844
Common Names
- Millettia
- Pongam
- Indian Beech
Description
Millettia borneensis (also called Borneo Millettia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to the Philippines and is found in lowland forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia borneensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of green manure. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia borneensis has small white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny, round seed. The seedling has a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia borneensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well established.
Where to Find Millettia borneensis
Millettia borneensis is native to India and can be found in tropical forests.
Millettia borneensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia borneensis?
Millettia borneensis
What is the common name of Millettia borneensis?
Borneo millettia
What is the distribution of Millettia borneensis?
It is found in Malaysia
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