Millettia liberica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jongkind
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Blumea48: 165 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270867
Common Names
- Liberic
- Liberic Grass
- Millettia liberica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Millettia liberica (also called Liberian wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the Fabaceae family. It is native to West Africa and is found in woodlands, open forests, and along watercourses. It typically grows to a height of 2 to 6 meters and has bipinnate leaves with 3 to 5 pairs of pinnae. Flowers are yellow and appear in spring and summer.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia liberica is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been known to have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia liberica has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Millettia liberica is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Millettia liberica
Millettia liberica is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Millettia liberica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia liberica?
Millettia liberica
What are the common names of Millettia liberica?
No common names are known for this species.
Where is Millettia liberica native to?
Millettia liberica is native to Africa.
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
Carel Christiaan Hugo Jongkind (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jongkind' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Millettia liberica Jongkind: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.