Status:
valid
Authors:
P.K.Lôc
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Fl. Camb., Laos & Vietn.30: 124 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374046
Common Names
- Millettia kerrii
- Kerry's Millettia
- Kerry's Wisteria
Description
Millettia kerrii (also called Kerri'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 pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia kerrii 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
Flower: Small, white and clustered. Seed: Small, brown and oval. Seedlings: Small, oval and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia kerrii 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 kerrii
Millettia kerrii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Millettia kerrii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia kerrii?
Millettia kerrii
What are the common names of Millettia kerrii?
Kerry's millettia, Kerry's wisteria
What is the natural habitat of Millettia kerrii?
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