Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caerulea
ID:
200997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
J.D.Hooker, Fl. Brit. India2: 107 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200326



Common Names

  • Millettia Caerulea
  • Caerulea Millettia
  • Millettia


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Synonyms

  • Pongamia caerulea Graham [invalid]
  • Phaseoloides coerulea (Baker) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Millettia caerulea (also called Blue 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 caerulea is used as a dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Millettia caerulea 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia caerulea 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 caerulea

Millettia caerulea can be found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Millettia caerulea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia caerulea?

Millettia caerulea

What is the common name of Millettia caerulea?

Blue Millettia

What is the family of Millettia caerulea?

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