Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velvetina
ID:
207541

Status:
valid

Authors:
Adema

Source:
ildis

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Blumea45: 414 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206870



Common Names

  • Millettia velvetina
  • Millettia Vine
  • Millettia Tree


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Synonyms

  • Pongamia velutina (C.T.White) Verdc. [valid]
  • Pongamia pinnata velutina C.T.White [valid]

Description

Millettia velvetina (also called Velvet Millettia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to the Philippines and is found in lowland forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia velvetina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of green manure. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Millettia velvetina has small white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny, round seed. The seedling has a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia velvetina is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium. The tree prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Millettia velvetina

Millettia velvetina is native to India and can be found in tropical forests.

Millettia velvetina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia velvetina?

Millettia velvetina

What are the common names of Millettia velvetina?

Velvet Millettia, Velvet Bean

What is the native range of Millettia velvetina?

India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indochina

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