Millettia glaucescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
ildis
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.42: 67 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200342
Common Names
- Millettia glaucescens
- Glaucous Millettia
- Glaucous Wisteria
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- Millettia prainii Dunn [valid]
- Pongamia angustifolia Baker [unknown]
- Phaseoloides glaucescens Kuntze [valid]
- Millettia glaucescens siamensis Craib [valid]
- Pongamia angustifolia Buch.-Ham. ex Graham [invalid]
Description
Millettia glaucescens (also called Glaucous 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 glaucescens is used as a dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Millettia glaucescens var. glaucescensFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia glaucescens 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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Millettia glaucescens is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used.
Where to Find Millettia glaucescens
Millettia glaucescens can be found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Millettia glaucescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia glaucescens?
Millettia glaucescens
What is the common name of Millettia glaucescens?
Glaucous Millettia
What is the family of Millettia glaucescens?
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
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Millettia glaucescens Kurz: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.