Millettia reticulata Ji Xue Teng (Leguminosae) Deciduous shrub

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Millettia reticulata
Ji Xue Teng
Deciduous shrub
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The Millettia reticulata plant species is found in E. Asia - S. China. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ji Xue Teng.

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Latin Name:  Millettia reticulata
Common Name:  Ji Xue Teng
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  Benth.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Damp shady places[147].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in full sun in a fertile moisture-retentive but well-drained soil[200]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c and down to about -15°c when given the protection of a warm sunny wall[200]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].

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