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Common Names
- Millettia leptobotrya
- Slender-cluster Millettia
- Slender-clustered Millettia
Description
Millettia leptobotrya (also called Leptobotrya 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 leptobotrya 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 leptobotrya 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia leptobotrya is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Millettia leptobotrya
Millettia leptobotrya can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Millettia leptobotrya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia leptobotrya?
Millettia leptobotrya
What is the common name of Millettia leptobotrya?
Slender-fruited Millettia
What is the natural habitat of Millettia leptobotrya?
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