Status:
valid
Authors:
Hauman
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 278 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200691
Common Names
- Millettia stenopetala
- Narrow-petalled Millettia
- Thin-petalled Millettia
Description
Millettia stenopetala (also called 'Narrow-Petalled Millettia', among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Africa. It has a dense, spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 4 m. It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and heathland, often in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia stenopetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia stenopetala has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia stenopetala is a shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and planting them in a well-draining potting mix. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is not as successful as cuttings.
Where to Find Millettia stenopetala
Millettia stenopetala is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the tropical rainforest regions of the continent.
Millettia stenopetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia stenopetala?
Millettia stenopetala
What is the common name of Millettia stenopetala?
Stenopetala
Where is Millettia stenopetala found?
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