Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.14: 198 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200423
Common Names
- Millettia mildbraedii
- Mildbraed's Wisteria
- Mildbraed's Velvet Bean
Description
Millettia mildbraedii (also called African Wisteria, among many other common names) is a woody climber native to tropical Africa. It has pinnate leaves and white flowers. It grows in forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia mildbraedii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia mildbraedii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia mildbraedii can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Millettia mildbraedii
Millettia mildbraedii can be found in India.
Millettia mildbraedii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia mildbraedii?
Millettia mildbraedii
What is the common name of Millettia mildbraedii?
Mildbraed's Millettia
What is the natural habitat of Millettia mildbraedii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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