Millettia pulchra
Millettia pulchra, commonly known as the beautiful milletia, is a distinctive tropical tree celebrated for its striking floral displays and ecological significance. Native to specific forested regions, this botanical marvel is valued in traditional herbal practices and offers fascinating insights into biodiversity, making it a subject of great botanical interest.
- Scientific name: Millettia pulchra
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Millettia, where it is known as Millettia pulchrha.
| 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, known scientifically as Millettia pulchrra, is identified by various common names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to as 印度崖豆, a name used consistently across the zh, zh-cn, zh-tw, and zh-hans language codes. Additionally, it is also known by the name 苦檀叶 in certain Chinese contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 印度崖豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 印度崖豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 印度崖豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 印度崖豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 苦檀叶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 美花崖豆藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 印度鸡血藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 印度崖豆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence also extends to the island of Taiwan in Eastern Asia. Furthermore, the species is located within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in the state of Assam. Together, these locations highlight the specific ecological range of Millettia pulchrha.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Millettia pulchrha, possesses various components that contribute to its medicinal profile. The stem serves as a structural support for the plant's growth and can be utilized in traditional preparations, while the root is often the most significant part used in herbal remedies due to its concentration of bioactive compounds. Together, these parts reflect the complex botanical makeup used in various therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Millettia pulchra has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arabinose, glucose.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arabinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Millettia pulchra has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiinflammatory.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Millettia pulchra has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include depression, insomnia.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |