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
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.
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