Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puerarioides
ID:
206040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
ildis

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.66: 358 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205369



Common Names

  • Puerarioides Millettia
  • Puerarioides Indian Beech Tree
  • Puerarioides Honge Tree


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Synonyms

  • Millettia pueroroides Prain [unknown]

Description

Millettia puerarioides (also called 'Pueraria-Like 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 puerarioides 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 puerarioides has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia puerarioides 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 puerarioides

Millettia puerarioides 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 puerarioides FAQ

What is the common name of Millettia puerarioides?

The common name of Millettia puerarioides is Pueraria-like Millettia.

What are the uses of Millettia puerarioides?

The uses of Millettia puerarioides include timber, fuelwood, and medicinal purposes.

Where is Millettia puerarioides found?

Millettia puerarioides 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