Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lundensis
ID:
1060386

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.P.Sousa

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot., sér. 2, 37: 143 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001059724



Common Names

  • Millettia lundensis
  • Lundensis Bean Tree
  • Lundensis Millettia


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Description

Millettia lundensis (also called 'Lund's Millettia', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China and Japan. It has pinnate leaves and fragrant, white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia lundensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a fodder crop, and as a cover crop. It is also used to make herbal teas and is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Millettia lundensis has white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia lundensis is a small, deciduous tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is widely cultivated in gardens and parks. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, fertile soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-drained, fertile soil.

Where to Find Millettia lundensis

Millettia lundensis is native to Africa and can be found in the countries of Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.

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