Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
207519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Adema

Source:
ildis

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Blumea45: 413 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206848



Common Names

  • Millettia glabra
  • Millettia Vine
  • Millettia Tree


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Description

Millettia glabra (also called Smooth 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 glabra 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 glabra 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia glabra 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 glabra

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

Millettia glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia glabra?

Millettia glabra

What is the common name of Millettia glabra?

Smooth millettia

What is the distribution of Millettia glabra?

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