Millettia cana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
F.A.W.Miquel, Pl. Jungh.: 250 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055386
Common Names
- Millettia cana
- Cana Millettia
- Millettia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Millettia cana (also called Grey millettia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, but it is also found in other parts of the world. It has a low-growing growth habit and its leaves are trifoliate. It is commonly found in grasslands, pastures, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia cana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Millettia cana is a yellow pea-like flower with a white center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Millettia cana is an annual legume that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by sowing the seeds directly in the garden in spring or early summer. The seeds should be planted about 1/4 inch deep and spaced about 6 inches apart.
Where to Find Millettia cana
Millettia cana is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas at elevations up to 2,000 meters.
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:507305-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Millettia cana Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.