Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.26: 287 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200561
Common Names
- Millettia paucijuga
- Few-flowered Millettia
- African Wisteria
Description
Millettia paucijuga (also called 'Few-flowered Millettia', among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It has a dense, rounded crown and a short trunk. Its leaves are pinnate, with 3-5 leaflets, and its flowers are white. It is found in dry, open forests and scrublands, and is often used as an ornamental in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia paucijuga 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 paucijuga 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia paucijuga is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a warm, moist medium.
Where to Find Millettia paucijuga
Millettia paucijuga can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Millettia paucijuga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia paucijuga?
Millettia paucijuga
What is the common name of Millettia paucijuga?
African Wisteria
What is the natural habitat of Millettia paucijuga?
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