What is Millettia?
Milletta is the family of the Fabaceae family, which contains about 150 species. These species spread in tropical and subtropical areas around the world. The Fabaceae family, also known as the legume family, is the third largest family of flowering plants. The hamsters, trees and vines are members of the family and their fruit are referred to as legumes or pods.
One kind of genus, Milletta pinnata is deciduous legumes that grow to a maximum height of 80 feet (24 m). This tree consists of a widespread canopy, is heat resistant and can survive the lack of water. The species is a native of South Asia and is often referred to as an Indian beech tree or a HONGE tree. For example, its juice can be used as an insect repellent and its bark is used to produce rope and black rubber, which fights poisonous fish bite. The tree became more famous after its seed oil was discovered as fuel in generators. This is beneficial to the inhabitants of India and other third world countries, because the tree in these places often grows in abundance. Compared to other types of fuel, this fuel is a much cheaper option.
Another kind of this genus is Millettia Leucantha or Saton. This tree is a permanent flowering plant and is originally from Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. Leaves of this kind are used to prepare saton sauce that taste Isaan Foods.
Millettia Laurentii is a kind of family and is known for its quality and appearance of wood. It is dark brown and is highlighted in black and white. The power and density of wood are considered above average. This species, located in Congo, Cameroon and Gabon, has been on the red list of IUCN since 2010, which means it is at risk. It was extensively cut two for its wood and significantly reduces its number.
Wenge is a dark colored wood that is relatively known all over the world. This wood is made of milesLettia Laurentii , a medium -sized tree that grows clusters of pink pink flowers during the flowering season. Once its pollination is completed, it grows under the seeds inside.
Millettia mossambicensis is a kind of this genus, which is naturally limited to Mozambique. The tree grows up to 23 feet (7 m) and is located in lowlands and forest areas. Flow only two months, September and October.