Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lastoursvillensis
ID:
200938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pellegr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France95: 261 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200267



Common Names

  • Millettia lastoursvillensis
  • Lastoursvillensis Millettia
  • Lastoursvillensis Velvet Bean


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Description

Millettia lastoursvillensis (also called Lastoursville millettia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. It is commonly found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia lastoursvillensis is used as a medicinal herb for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Millettia lastoursvillensis is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia lastoursvillensis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Millettia lastoursvillensis

Millettia lastoursvillensis is native to India.

Millettia lastoursvillensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia lastoursvillensis?

Millettia lastoursvillensis

What is the natural habitat of Millettia lastoursvillensis?

Millettia lastoursvillensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Africa.

What is the flowering season of Millettia lastoursvillensis?

Millettia lastoursvillensis flowers in the summer months of April to June.

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