Millettia laurentii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Belgique Colon.1904: 378 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200277
Common Names
- Millettia laurentii
- Laurent's Millettia
- Laurent's Velvet Bean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Millettia laurentii (also called Laurent's 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 laurentii 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
Millettia laurentii has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in axillary racemes. Its seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Millettia laurentii 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 laurentii
Millettia laurentii is native to India.
Millettia laurentii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia laurentii?
Millettia laurentii
What is the natural habitat of Millettia laurentii?
Millettia laurentii is found in the tropical rainforests of Africa.
What is the flowering season of Millettia laurentii?
Millettia laurentii 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
References
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Millettia laurentii De Wild.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.