Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ebenifera
ID:
1411386

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bertol.) J.E.Burrows & Lötter

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Trees Shrubs Mozambique: 1043 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423851





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Description

Millettia ebenifera (also called Ebenifera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America and is found in tropical moist forests and tropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia ebenifera is used as a source of firewood and timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Millettia ebenifera is a small, white, fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia ebenifera is a slow-growing species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Millettia ebenifera

Millettia ebenifera is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Millettia ebenifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia ebenifera?

Millettia ebenifera

What is the common name of Millettia ebenifera?

Ebony

What is the family of Millettia ebenifera?

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

Antonio Bertoloni (1775-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertol.' in the authors string.
John Eric Burrows (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Burrows' in the authors string.
Mervyn C. Lötter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lötter' in the authors string.