What varieties of Millettia reticulata are there? Introduction to the latest varieties

Millettia reticulata is a plant with extremely high medicinal value. Its efficacy is powerful, and it is often used as a medicinal material to treat a variety of diseases. In addition, its appearance is unique and its ornamental value is excellent. Many people often make it into bracelets and other ornaments, and wearing them for a long time has the effect of nourishing blood and regulating menstruation. So do you know what varieties of Millettia reticulata there are? Let's take a look.

1. Trifoliate Millettia reticulata

Trifoliate Millettia reticulata is relatively common among Millettia reticulata. It is a shrub with a relatively short plant, mainly distributed in Guangdong and Guangxi in China, and is also relatively common in southern regions. Its name comes from having only three leaves on the same stem node. Its leaves are oval and have a layer of fine hair on them. The number of flowers is relatively large, and the flowers are white.

2. Mucuna birdwoodiana

As can be seen from its name, this variety has white flowers, but unlike the flower color of trifoliate Millettia reticulata, its flower color is grayish white. Its leaves are pinnately compound, the leaflets are relatively narrow, and there is no downy surface on the leaf blade, which is relatively smooth. The shape of the flower is somewhat similar to a butterfly. The flowering and fruiting period is from April to September, and it generally produces 10 seeds. It is mainly distributed in Guangdong and Guangxi.

3. Millettia dielsiana

The leaves of Millettia dielsiana are also pinnate, and the flowers are also butterfly-shaped, but unlike the flower colors of the previous two, its flower color is purple, giving it a distinctive charm when in bloom. In addition, its branches have a layer of golden yellow fine hair. The flowering period is generally in summer, and the fruiting period is in autumn. It is widely distributed in southern China. Its root system can be used as medicine and has extremely high medicinal value.

4. Millettia nitida

Also known as Xuejie Teng, it is a shrub with a short plant. Its branches have a layer of fine hair when they first grow. After the branches grow, this layer of fine hair disappears, and the branches also become smooth. Its leaves are relatively small, lanceolate or ovate. Its flowers, like those of Millettia dielsiana, are purple. It generally has only 4-5 seeds, and it is also distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi and other places.

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