Millettia richardiana | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Subfamily: | Faboideae |
Tribe: | Millettieae |
Genus: | Millettia |
Species: | M. richardiana |
Binomial name | |
Millettia richardiana (Baill.) Du Puy & Labat | |
Synonyms | |
Millettia baroniiDrake |
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