Status:
valid
Authors:
Louis ex Hauman
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 275 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200143
Common Names
- Hylobian Millettia
- Hylobian Wood-sorrel
- Wood-sorrel
Description
Millettia hylobia (also called Millettia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to India and South East Asia. It has a single stem with long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia hylobia is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia hylobia has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia hylobia is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Millettia hylobia
Millettia hylobia is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Millettia hylobia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia hylobia?
Millettia hylobia
What type of plant is Millettia hylobia?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Millettia hylobia?
It is native to India and Sri Lanka
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