Millettia oblata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dunn
Source:
ildis
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Bot.49: 221 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200477
Common Names
- Millettia oblata
- Oblate Millettia
- Oblate Bean Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Millettia oblata (also called Oblate 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 Southeast Asia and is found in moist, lowland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia oblata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Millettia oblata sub. oblataMillettia oblata sub. burttii J.B.Gillett
Millettia oblata sub. intermedia J.B.Gillett
Millettia oblata sub. stolzii J.B.Gillett
Millettia oblata sub. teitensis J.B.Gillett
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia oblata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Millettia oblata can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Millettia oblata
Millettia oblata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.
Millettia oblata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia oblata?
Millettia oblata
What type of plant is Millettia oblata?
It is a type of legume.
Where is Millettia oblata 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
References
Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Millettia oblata Dunn: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.