Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
geerinckiana
ID:
1335004

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Lachenaud

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon49: 255 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347458



Common Names

  • Millettia Geerinckiana
  • Geerinckiana Millettia
  • Geerinckiana Tree


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Description

Millettia geerinckiana (also called Geerinck's Millettia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia geerinckiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Millettia geerinckiana has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow and purple stripes. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia geerinckiana is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and a well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not too much in winter. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Millettia geerinckiana

Millettia geerinckiana is native to the tropical regions of Central and West Africa.

Millettia geerinckiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia geerinckiana?

Millettia geerinckiana

What is the common name of Millettia geerinckiana?

African Wisteria

Where is Millettia geerinckiana native to?

Africa

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

Olivier Lachenaud (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Lachenaud' in the authors string.