Millettia harmandii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)2: 357 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200345
Common Names
- Millettia harmandii
- Harmand's Millettia
- Harmand's Wisteria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Millettia harmandii (also called Harmand's Millettia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Africa. It has compound leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia harmandii is used for timber, fuel, and fodder. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia harmandii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Millettia harmandii 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 harmandii
Millettia harmandii can be found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Millettia harmandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia harmandii?
Millettia harmandii
What is the common name of Millettia harmandii?
Harmand's Millettia
What is the family of Millettia harmandii?
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
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Millettia harmandii Gagnep.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.