Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.Q.Song
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.37(3)-e01964: 2 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443982
Common Names
- Millettia weizhii
- Weizh's Millettia
- Weizh Millettia
Description
Millettia weizhii (also called Weizhii 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 weizhii 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 weizhii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia weizhii 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 weizhii
Millettia weizhii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
Millettia weizhii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia weizhii?
Millettia weizhii
What is the family of Millettia weizhii?
Fabaceae
Where is Millettia weizhii found?
China
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
Zhu Qiu Song: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Q.Song' in the authors string.