Millettia brachycarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C10: 17 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206845
Common Names
- Millettia brachycarpa
- Millettia
- Brachycarpa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Millettia brachycarpa (also called Short-fruited 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 brachycarpa 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 brachycarpa 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Millettia brachycarpa 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 brachycarpa
Millettia brachycarpa is native to India and can be found in tropical forests.
Millettia brachycarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia brachycarpa?
Millettia brachycarpa
What is the common name of Millettia brachycarpa?
Short-fruited millettia
What is the distribution of Millettia brachycarpa?
It is found in India
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
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Millettia brachycarpa Merr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.