Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
takou
ID:
201394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lorougnon

Source:
ildis

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
G.W.H.Kunkel, Taxon. Aspects Afr. Econ. Bot.: 150 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200723



Common Names

  • Millettia takou
  • Takou Millettia
  • Takou Wisteria


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Description

Millettia takou (also called 'Takou', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It has a rounded crown and a light grey bark. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in dry and moist forests, and in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia takou is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make furniture and wood carvings.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Millettia takou is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia takou is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Millettia takou

Millettia takou is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.

Millettia takou FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia takou?

Millettia takou

What are the common names of Millettia takou?

Takou Bauhinia, Takou Bauhinia Tree

What is the growth habit of Millettia takou?

It is a small to medium-sized tree, up to 15 m tall

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