Millettia boniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)2: 351 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200323
Common Names
- Millettia Boniana
- Boniana Millettia
- Millettia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Millettia boniana (also called Bon's Wisteria, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 30 m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. It is found in the tropical rainforest of West and Central Africa, and is often found in secondary forests, riverine forests, and wooded grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia boniana is used as a dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia boniana has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in axillary racemes. Its seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Millettia boniana is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of climates, but does best in tropical and subtropical climates. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Millettia boniana
Millettia boniana can be found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Millettia boniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia boniana?
Millettia boniana
What is the common name of Millettia boniana?
Bon's Millettia
What is the family of Millettia boniana?
Fabaceae
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
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Millettia boniana Gagnep.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.