Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallens
ID:
201221

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
ildis

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
H.Johnston, Liberia2: 593 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200550



Common Names

  • Millettia pallens
  • Pale Millettia
  • African Wisteria


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Description

Millettia pallens (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 pallens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Millettia pallens is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia pallens can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a potting mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer when temperatures are warm.

Where to Find Millettia pallens

Millettia pallens can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Millettia pallens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia pallens?

Millettia pallens

What is the common name of Millettia pallens?

African Wisteria

What is the natural habitat of Millettia pallens?

Tropical and subtropical dry 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

References