Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Millettia Wight & Arn. [1616]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Fabaceae

family_ja: マメ

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description_en: Genus of about 120 species of deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs, and woody-stemmed climbers from deciduous and evergreen woodland in Africa, Madagascar, India, and E. Asia. They have pinnate leaves, with lance-shaped to broadly ovate leaflets, borne alternately or in opposite pairs. Pea-like flowers are produced in terminal and lateral racemes or panicles, similar to those of wisterias. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool or temperate green-house. In milder areas, grow as specimen trees or shrubs, and use climbers to clothe a fence, arch, pergola, or trellis.

hardiness_en: Half hardy to frost tender; M. reticulata will survive short periods at 0°C (32°F).

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 6-12°C (43-54°F) as soon as ripe. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.

pests_en: Whiteflies, aphids, and red spider mites may be troublesome under glass.

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comment: OW trop.

comment_ja: ムラサキナツフジ，サッコウフジ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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