Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dinklagei
ID:
200495

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.26: 287 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199824



Common Names

  • Millettia dinklagei
  • Dinklage's Millettia
  • Dinklage's Velvet Bean


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Description

Millettia dinklagei (also called Dinklage's Millettia, among many other common names) is a tree species native to Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15-20 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in open woodlands, and along roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia dinklagei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. It has a fast growth rate and can be used as a shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Millettia dinklagei has yellow flowers with a red center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia dinklagei can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Millettia dinklagei

Millettia dinklagei is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests.

Millettia dinklagei FAQ

What are the common names of Millettia dinklagei?

Millettia dinklagei is commonly known as the Dinklage Wattle or Dinklage Acacia.

What is the native range of Millettia dinklagei?

Millettia dinklagei is native to Southeast Asia.

What is the growth rate of Millettia dinklagei?

Millettia dinklagei has a moderate growth rate, reaching heights of up to 20 feet in a few years.

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