Millettia caerulea
Millettia caerulea, commonly known as the Blue Milletia, is a striking tropical shrub celebrated for its vibrant, azure blooms. Native to various forested regions, this botanical gem is highly valued in traditional medicine and ornamental gardening, offering both aesthetic elegance and unique bioactive properties for holistic wellness and ecological balance.
- Scientific name: Millettia caerulea
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Fabales, and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Millettia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Millettia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Millettia caerulea, is known by various names depending on the regional language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Blue Millettia, while in Hindi, it is called Neel Jati. In the local context of West Bengal, it is known as Nil Millettia, and in the Odia language, it is referred to as Nila Millettia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is noted in Bangladesh. Moving into the Indo-China region, it can be found growing in Myanmar. The species also extends its reach into Thailand, where it inhabits various local environments. Finally, its geographical range concludes with its distribution throughout Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Millettia caerulea, is a woody climber known for its various therapeutic properties, with its medicinal potential often linked to its specific botanical structures. While different parts of the species may be studied, the fruits serve as a distinct component of its reproductive cycle and morphology. In the context of ethnobotany, understanding the characteristics of the fruits is essential for identifying the plant and ensuring the correct parts are utilized in traditional preparations.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Millettia caerulea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-rotenone, ichthynone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-rotenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ichthynone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |