Millettia hockii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot.28: 20 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200132
Common Names
- Hock's Millettia
- Hock's Wood-sorrel
- Wood-sorrel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Millettia hockii (also called Millettia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to India and South East Asia. It has a single stem with long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia hockii is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia hockii has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Millettia hockii is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Millettia hockii
Millettia hockii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Millettia hockii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia hockii?
Millettia hockii
What type of plant is Millettia hockii?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Millettia hockii?
It is native to India and Sri Lanka
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
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Millettia hockii De Wild.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.