Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fallax
ID:
201011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
ildis

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1927: 57 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200340



Common Names

  • Millettia fallax
  • Fallax Millettia
  • Fallax Wisteria


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Millettia fallax has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia fallax is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree, native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used.

Where to Find Millettia fallax

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

Millettia fallax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia fallax?

Millettia fallax

What is the common name of Millettia fallax?

Deceptive Millettia

What is the family of Millettia fallax?

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