Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tecta
ID:
1427816

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Craib) Mattapha & Chantar.

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot.47: 181 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443981



Common Names

  • Millettia tecta
  • Covered Millettia
  • Covering Millettia


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Description

Millettia tecta (also called Tecta Millettia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It has an erect stem, with a height of 1-2 m. It grows in grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia tecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Millettia tecta is a white or yellow color and has a bell shape. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia tecta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. When propagating by cuttings, take 4- to 6-inch cuttings from the tips of the branches and place them in a moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Millettia tecta

Millettia tecta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Millettia tecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia tecta?

Millettia tecta

What is the family of Millettia tecta?

Fabaceae

Where is Millettia tecta found?

India

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

William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
Pranom Chantaranothai (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chantar.' in the authors string.
Sawai Mattapha: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattapha' in the authors string.