Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
irvinei
ID:
200878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch. & Dalziel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr.1: 383 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200207



Common Names

  • Millettia irvinei
  • Irvinei Millettia
  • Irvinei Millettia


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Synonyms

  • Robinia multiflora Schumach. & Thonn. [valid]

Description

Millettia irvinei (also called Irvine's millettia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in open forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has trifoliate leaves and pinkish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia irvinei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Millettia irvinei has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia irvinei can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Millettia irvinei

Millettia irvinei is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Millettia irvinei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia irvinei?

Millettia irvinei

What is the common name of Millettia irvinei?

Irvine's Millettia

Where is Millettia irvinei native to?

India, China, and Thailand

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

References

John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.