Status:
valid
Authors:
Dunn
Source:
ildis
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.41: 166 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205367
Common Names
- Podocarp Millettia
- Podocarp Indian Beech Tree
- Podocarp Honge Tree
Description
Millettia podocarpa (also called 'Podocarp Millettia', among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady forests. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia podocarpa is used as a source of fuelwood, timber, and fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine and for making dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia podocarpa has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia podocarpa is a small to medium-sized tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Millettia podocarpa
Millettia podocarpa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in moist deciduous forests and along the banks of streams and rivers.
Millettia podocarpa FAQ
What is the common name of Millettia podocarpa?
The common name of Millettia podocarpa is Podocarp Millettia.
What are the uses of Millettia podocarpa?
The uses of Millettia podocarpa include timber, fuelwood, and medicinal purposes.
Where is Millettia podocarpa found?
Millettia podocarpa is found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia.
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