Status:
valid
Authors:
Adema
Source:
ildis
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon9: 289 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206846
Common Names
- Millettia chrysamaryssa
- Golden-Flowered Millettia
- Golden-Flowered Wisteria
Description
Millettia chrysamaryssa (also called Golden 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 chrysamaryssa 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 chrysamaryssa 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 chrysamaryssa is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium. The tree prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Millettia chrysamaryssa
Millettia chrysamaryssa is native to India and can be found in tropical forests.
Millettia chrysamaryssa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia chrysamaryssa?
Millettia chrysamaryssa
What is the common name of Millettia chrysamaryssa?
Golden-fruited millettia
What is the distribution of Millettia chrysamaryssa?
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