Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot., sér. 5, 1: 137 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199855
Common Names
- Millettia dubia
- Dubia Millettia
- Dubia Velvet Bean
Synonyms
- Millettia solheidii De Wild. [valid]
- Millettia claessensii De Wild. [valid]
Description
Millettia dubia (also called 'Dubious Millettia' and 'Dubious Wisteria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia dubia is a fast-growing tree that is commonly used for firewood, charcoal, and timber. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil conservation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Millettia dubia are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia dubia is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 30 m. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The tree prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Millettia dubia
Millettia dubia is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrub jungles.
Millettia dubia FAQ
What is the common name of Millettia dubia?
Dubious Millettia
What is the native range of Millettia dubia?
India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
What is the growth habit of Millettia dubia?
A small tree or shrub
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