Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lebrunii
ID:
200959

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hauman

Source:
ildis

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 279 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200288



Common Names

  • Millettia lebrunii
  • Lebrun's Millettia
  • Lebrun's Velvet Bean


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Description

Millettia lebrunii (also called Lebrun'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 lebrunii is used as a dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Millettia lebrunii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia lebrunii 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 lebrunii

Millettia lebrunii is native to India.

Millettia lebrunii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia lebrunii?

Millettia lebrunii

What is the common name of Millettia lebrunii?

Lebrun's Millettia

What is the typical habitat of Millettia lebrunii?

Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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