Status:
valid
Authors:
Dunn
Source:
ildis
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Bot.49: 220 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200217
Common Names
- Millettia klainei
- Klainei Millettia
- Klainei Millettia
Description
Millettia klainei (also called Klaine's Millettia, among many other common names) is a medium-sized shrub, typically growing to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia klainei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Millettia klainei is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia klainei can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Millettia klainei
Millettia klainei is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Millettia klainei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia klainei?
Millettia klainei
What is the common name of Millettia klainei?
Klaine's Millettia
Where is Millettia klainei native to?
India, China, and Thailand
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