Millettia dielsiana

Physical Characteristics

Millettia dielsiana is a deciduous Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft 5in). It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from September to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed[177]. No more details are given.

Medicinal Uses

Emmenagogue Miscellany The stem bark is used in the treatment of anaemia and rheumatoid muscular aches[147, 218]. The root and stem are decocted in water and used in the treatment of anaemia, dysmenorrhoea, infantile paralysis, myalgia, numbness of the limbs, rheumatism and wet dreams[176, 218].

Known Hazards

None known