Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lane-poolei
ID:
200916

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
ildis

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1914: 79 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200245



Common Names

  • Millettia lane-poolei
  • Lane-Poole's Millettia
  • Lane-Poole's Velvet Bean


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Description

Millettia lane-poolei (also called African 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 lane-poolei is used as a medicinal herb for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Millettia lane-poolei is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia lane-poolei is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Millettia lane-poolei

Millettia lane-poolei is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Millettia lane-poolei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia lane-poolei?

Millettia lane-poolei

What is the natural habitat of Millettia lane-poolei?

Millettia lane-poolei is found in the tropical rainforests of Africa.

What is the flowering season of Millettia lane-poolei?

Millettia lane-poolei flowers in the summer months of April to June.

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