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Millettia

Millettia

9.9
A group of trees and shrubs from tropical Asia and Africa that belong to the pea family
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Millettia genus includes plants found across Asia and Africa.

Examples

  • Several species of Millettia are valued for their ornamental flowers and timber.

  • The Millettia tree thrives in tropical climates.

  • Researchers discovered new medicinal compounds in the bark of Millettia.

  • Did you know that Millettia species are often used for timber?

  • Several species of Millettia are valued for their ornamental flowers and timber.

  • The Millettia genus includes plants found across Asia and Africa.

  • Researchers discovered new medicinal compounds in the bark of Millettia.

Surface Forms

Millettia singular
Millettias plural

Etymology

Millettia is the name of a group of trees and shrubs that comes from the last name Millett, and the ending -ia often marks a plant 'named for a person'. So, thinking of a person called Millett helps you remember that Millettia is a plant genus of trees and shrubs.