Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kennedyi
ID:
374710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoyle

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1934: 184 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374042



Common Names

  • Millettia kennedyi
  • Kennedy's Millettia
  • Kennedy's Wisteria


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Synonyms

  • Millettia mavangensis Pellegr. [valid]

Description

Millettia kennedyi (also called Kennedy's Wisteria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a woody vine that is native to China and grows in moist forests and thickets. It has compound leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia kennedyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Millettia kennedyi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia kennedyi is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by dividing the root clumps. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by dividing the root clumps in early spring or by sowing the seeds in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Millettia kennedyi

Millettia kennedyi can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Millettia kennedyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia kennedyi?

Millettia kennedyi

What are the common names of Millettia kennedyi?

Kennedy's millettia, Kennedy's wisteria

What is the natural habitat of Millettia kennedyi?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

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