Status:
valid
Authors:
Welw. ex Baker
Source:
ildis
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 130 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200445
Common Names
- Millettia nudiflora
- Naked Flower Millettia
- Naked Flower Bean Tree
Synonyms
- Phaseoloides nudiflora Kuntze [valid]
Description
Millettia nudiflora (also called Chinese Wisteria, among many other common names) is a deciduous climber with pinnate leaves and fragrant, lilac-blue flowers in short racemes. It is native to China and Japan and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia nudiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia nudiflora 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia nudiflora is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood in summer.
Where to Find Millettia nudiflora
Millettia nudiflora can be found in India.
Millettia nudiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia nudiflora?
Millettia nudiflora
What is the common name of Millettia nudiflora?
Naked-flowered Millettia
What is the natural habitat of Millettia nudiflora?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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