Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
198025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
ildis

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.41: 149 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197354

Common Names

  • Millettia velutina
  • Pink Wisteria
  • Velvet Bean

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Synonyms

  • Millettia yunnanense robusta Pamp. [unknown]
  • Millettia yunnanensis robusta Pamp. [valid]

Description

Millettia velutina (also called Velvet Millettia, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 10m tall and has a dense, rounded crown. It is found in lowland rainforest, semi-deciduous forest, and savanna woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia velutina is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Millettia velutina is a white or yellowish-white, fragrant, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia velutina is a small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The species prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Millettia velutina

Millettia velutina is native to the tropical forests of East Asia. It can be found in the wild in countries such as China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.

Millettia velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia velutina?

Millettia velutina

What is the common name of Millettia velutina?

Velvet Millettia

What is the natural habitat of Millettia velutina?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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