Status:
valid
Authors:
Dunn
Source:
ildis
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1914: 207 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205375
Common Names
- Subpalmata Millettia
- Subpalmata Indian Beech Tree
- Subpalmata Honge Tree
Description
Millettia subpalmata (also called 'Sub-Palm 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 subpalmata is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia subpalmata 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 subpalmata 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 subpalmata
Millettia subpalmata 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 subpalmata FAQ
What is the common name of Millettia subpalmata?
The common name of Millettia subpalmata is Subpalmate Millettia.
What are the uses of Millettia subpalmata?
The uses of Millettia subpalmata include timber, fuelwood, and medicinal purposes.
Where is Millettia subpalmata found?
Millettia subpalmata 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