Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fulgens
ID:
200681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
ildis

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Bot.49: 220 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200010



Common Names

  • Fulgens Millettia
  • Millettia
  • Fulgens Wattle


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Description

Millettia fulgens (also called Shining Millettia, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, typically growing to a height of 10-15 m. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia fulgens is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Millettia fulgens are white or pale pink, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia fulgens can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a warm, humid environment. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and grown in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Millettia fulgens

Millettia fulgens is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Millettia fulgens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia fulgens?

Millettia fulgens

What is the common name of Millettia fulgens?

Fulgent Millettia

What is the habitat of Millettia fulgens?

Dry, rocky slopes

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