Status:
valid
Authors:
T.C.Chen
Source:
tro
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.3: 361 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001059723
Common Names
- Millettia sapindifolia
- Sapindifolia Bean Tree
- Sapindifolia Millettia
Description
Millettia sapindifolia (also called 'Sapindifolia Millettia', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China and Japan. It has pinnate leaves and fragrant, white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia sapindifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a fodder crop, and as a cover crop. It is also used to make herbal teas and is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia sapindifolia has white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Millettia sapindifolia
Millettia sapindifolia is native to Africa and can be found in the countries of Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.
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