Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhodantha
ID:
201274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Adansonia6: 223 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200603



Common Names

  • Millettia Rhodantha
  • Rhodantha Millettia
  • Millettia


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Synonyms

  • Lonchocarpus multifolius Dunn [valid]
  • Phaseoloides rhodanthum (Baill.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Millettia rhodantha (also called African Wisteria, among many other common names) is a woody climber native to tropical Africa. It has pinnate leaves and purple-blue flowers. It grows in forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia rhodantha 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 rhodantha 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 rhodantha is a tropical tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature trees and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. The tree prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Millettia rhodantha

Millettia rhodantha is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Millettia rhodantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia rhodantha?

Millettia rhodantha

What is the common name of Millettia rhodantha?

Rhodantha wisteria

What is the family of Millettia rhodantha?

Fabaceae

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