Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
201127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sousa

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200456



Common Names

  • Millettia nutans
  • Nodding Millettia
  • Nodding Bean Tree


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Description

Millettia nutans (also called Nodding Millettia, among many other common names) is a shrub-like plant with pinnate leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in moist, lowland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Millettia nutans 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia nutans 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 nutans

Millettia nutans is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia.

Millettia nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia nutans?

Millettia nutans

What type of plant is Millettia nutans?

It is a type of legume.

Where is Millettia nutans found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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