Millettia mossambicensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Gillett
Source:
ildis
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.15: 23 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200435
Common Names
- Millettia mossambicensis
- Mozambique Millettia
- Mozambique Bean Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Millettia mossambicensis (also called African Wisteria, among many other common names) is a woody climber native to tropical Africa. It has pinnate leaves and white flowers. It grows in forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia mossambicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia mossambicensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Millettia mossambicensis is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood in summer.
Where to Find Millettia mossambicensis
Millettia mossambicensis can be found in Mozambique.
Millettia mossambicensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia mossambicensis?
Millettia mossambicensis
What is the common name of Millettia mossambicensis?
Mossambic Millettia
What is the natural habitat of Millettia mossambicensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Millettia genus
Millettia xylocarpa, Millettia splendens, Millettia solomonensis, Millettia sericea, Millettia rubiginosa, Millettia pubinervis, Millettia pachycarpa, Millettia peguensis, Millettia macrostachya, Millettia extensa, Millettia brandisiana, Millettia pulchra, Millettia ichthyochtona, Millettia piscidia, Millettia erythrocalyx, Millettia aurea, Millettia capuronii, Millettia hitsika, Millettia lenneoides, Millettia nathaliae, Millettia orientalis, Millettia richardiana, Millettia taolanaroensis, Millettia tetraptera, Millettia leptobotrya, Millettia cubittii, Millettia cubitti, Millettia sapindiifolia, Millettia entadoides, Millettia griffithii, Millettia velutina, Millettia oraria, Millettia aboensis, Millettia achtenii, Millettia acuticarinata, Millettia angustidentata, Millettia angustistipellata, Millettia aromatica, Millettia barteri, Millettia bequaertii, Millettia bipindensis, Millettia bussei, Millettia cabrae, Millettia chrysophylla, Millettia comosa, Millettia conraui, Millettia coruscans, Millettia dinklagei, Millettia discolor, Millettia drastica,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Jan Bevington Gillett (1911-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Gillett' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Millettia mossambicensis J.B.Gillett: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.